Girl on the Train Analysis

Girl on the Train Analysis

The trailer shows institutional information, creating tension, suspension eeriness and mystery throughout the trailer, which is also the enigma code.

Constant uses of fade to black to move the scene on suggesting passing of time or situation.

Dynamic tracking shots are used to emphasise the eeriness of the situation and the dark times ahead.

Captions are used to introduce actors.

The music increases In intensity throughout the trailer to create the feeling of anticipation for the viewer, as they would be ready and wanting to see what happens in the action, which makes them feel as if they need to go view the film at cinemas as soon as possible

Flashbacks are used to progress the storyline and keep the audience guessing what's going on.

Quick editing, smash cuts and impact dialogue are all used to build up the storyline and make it more captivating for the viewers as the intensity increases.

Source material is referenced throughout the film.

The film is set on the outskirts of New York.

Close-ups are used to how the intense emotions of the characters and to show that the situation is real in the film and isn't just a joke.

Slow zooms are used to highlight significant aspects of the film, to show the viewers how important the actor, situation or object is to the scene.

A synchronous dialogue is used throughout the scene but the trailer is not in chronological order due to flashbacks.

There are different settings throughout the trailer used to show that the scenes aren't set in one place and there is going to be travelling on the train, hence the name.

Close-ups and establishing shots are used to set the scenes throughout the trailer.