Location Research: Room for kidnapping

On our storyboard, we feature a final scene where the victim has been kidnapped and taken away. This scene will have be the climax of the trailer and reveal that there have been previous kidnappings and a lot of people have been endangered. It will not reveal explicitly that the protagonist is the kidnapper and so will beckon the audience to want to watch the film to answer these questions.

We want this scene to be set in a small, very dark, creepy looking room- preferably with metallic objects around to give a sense of discomfort and danger. It is my job to look around and look at the pros and cons of each location that we come across:

1)This image of a garage shows that the room is quite dark and has no natural light, which makes it suitable as the location as it makes it look dingy and creepy. There are metal poles on the floor and mechanical objects which make the room look hard and uncomfortable and the garage door looks harsh and intimidating. However, the room is quite obviously a garage and this detracts from the scariness of it as it doesn't look like an isolated area and comes across as easy to escape from. Many objects in the room would have to be removed in order for the mise en scene to be correct.



2) This image shows a small cupboard which we could use as an alternative option for the room. It is small which adds to the claustrophobic feel making it more creepy. The room doesn't have any windows or natural light which makes it dingy and the lighting low-key making it suitable for a scary setting. It is quite cluttered which again makes it tight and cramped. However, with the door shut it would be hard to film in the room without seeming unprofessional.




3) This image shows a shed. Yet again, there is no natural light, however this may be difference during the day and so we would need to film in this location after dark. The darkness of the room makes it suitable for a horror setting as it is very low-key. The room is full of mechanic tools and other things which makes it very dangerous looking. It is not obviously a garage/shed so it could come across as an isolated location, making it difficult to escape from and more chilling.