Location for Kidnapping Scene: Shortlist of ideas

After some research we found that the factory in Dartford was not only very hard to find, but had a high chance of no longer existing and therefore we started looking around for a new location for the last scene. We decided to come up with a list of multiple locations with details on location and their appearance according to either pictures I've taken or found on the internet. I felt that I learnt from rushing too quickly into deciding on a location before looking around at other options and making sure the location was available. One of the downsides to the internet, I found, was that many of the websites about 'derelict' places are out of date largely and so a place which apparently is abandoned on the site could have been destroyed or reoccupied in recent years, meaning some more extensive research must take place before hand.

1) Klinger Factory 

This is a video of the Klinger Factory in Sidcup. We would use one of the interior rooms for the scenes.

Practical Usability:

• Although it is quite close, an exact location is hard to find on the internet and so we would have to go into further research in order to find out where it is. A past group have used the factory and so we could ask them for advice on finding the location.
• In recent months, there has been a fire at the location and according to reports some of the first floor has been destroyed which means that we may not be able to film there, if the rooms on the lower floors aren't accessible.
• Fencing has recently been added to the site following the fire. Many people online say it is not easily accessible because of this unless you are experienced in climbing and exploring different urban areas. This could be an extreme issue as we would have props - such as a chair- actors and filming equipment with us when we go to film.
• There are people who often go to visit the factory as well as tramps and squatters which may get in the way of filming.

Appearance: 

• The factory would be a good option to use as the interior rooms look rundown and ragged, as well as isolated which adds to the fear factor. 
• The only issue would be that we would be more likely to use the factory during the day due to it being a difficult one to get into and so it may reduce the effect of the location.

2) Holy Trinity Convent

This is an abandoned trinitarian convent in Bromley. We would use one of the interior rooms of the location.

Practical Usability: 

• The location is fairly close being in Bromley, however an exact location is still unknown. Again, we could ask the previous group as they visited it after thinking of using it instead of the Klinger Factory.
• A major issue of the convent is how to get in it as according to reports online, you need to climb through a window in order to get in, which proposes difficulty when with a horde of actors with props and filming equipment.

Appearance: 

• The appearance is effective as although the rooms are run down and look pretty isolated, they have a lot of religious features and architecture which adds to the edge of the horror genre. 
• This may seem a little at odds with the psychological genre however.

3) Dungeon

This is an unused room in the school building which does not have any natural light in and may be suitable.

Practical Usability: 

• This location would be the easiest to use as it is on the school premises and so we would easily be able to transport props and actors, especially when the whole media group and the actors would already be at the school before filming.
• We may have to film after school however which would require permission. As well as this, the room may be used for other things on occasions and soon could be transformed into an Art storage room which would completely ruin everything.

Appearance: 

• The room doesn't have any windows and so there is not much natural lighting which adds to the creepy effect. 
• As well as this, the white, ragged brick walls give a scary edge to the room with the bare wooden floor. I like the ladder as well as it conveys that the location is underground and unreachable. 
• However, there are a lot of things being stored in the room and this could cause difficulties.

4) House loft

Practical Usability: 

• This location would be fairly easy to use as we know the location well and would easily be able to make our way there. 
• Each actor and member of the group would have to make their way to someone's house, which would not be too difficult. It would also be fairly simple to transport props to.

Appearance:

• The appearance of the loft is pretty creepy as the brickwork is in an upside down V formation which is unusual, and as well as this there are parts in the wall that have been broken away, as well as black marks running down the walls. This makes it look very ragged and creepy.
• The lighting is very low key which would suit the mood of the last scene and the light is obviously coming from one source and so the plan of having the victim blinded by the light would work pretty well. The light being in an unconventional spot also creates very creepy looking shadows when someone puts their hand across it, which we could work into the trailer.
• The beams across the loft would work pretty well as we could incorporate them into many effective panning shots and even use them to get higher angles when shooting the victim.