Post #15 Common Locations

 Common Locations

Common locations in this genre often serve as atmospheric settings that enhance how the director wants the audience to perceive the story and its characters. These locations are usually chosen to cause a sense of mystery, danger, and sometimes even nostalgia. The more common locations include:

1. Country Manor/Estate

Usually used in whodunit mysteries, manors provide a large but secluded setting with diverse characters and social standings, (ex. property owner and servant). It also provides different types of locations such as a hidden passages, gardens, and chambers.

2. Small Town/Village

Small towns or villages usually cause charm and close-knit communities. These are often used for cozy mysteries with characters such as a baker and shoemaker. The usually depict pretty landscapes and buried secrets.

3. Historical Landmarks Sites

Locations such as ancient runes or the Eiffel Tower add an element of nostalgia to the plot. They are also often used to capture the attention of the audience so they are compelled to watch/read the media product. Different locations such as the eiffel tower can be used to help a plot about both crime and romance, while a locations such as Poltergeist House is used to inflict fear into the audience.

Overall knowing how different filming locations affect the story and its atmosphere, as well as the audience ehlps me understand the best locations available to me for my film opening.