I wanted to share this clip with everyone of the "happy" version of The Shining. It's interesting to see that effects that narration and music can have on an extremely terrifying movie. (I still get the heebee jeebees when walking down long hotel hallways!) It looks like your typical Tom Hanks, Sleepless in Seattle type trailer. But if you have seen The Shining, you know that this is NOT a happy movie. By having an upbeat voiceover that puts a different spin on what the movie is about and playing Peter Gabriel, you get the impression that this is the feel-good movie of the year!
These simple post production changes definitely altered how the movie is perceived.
Here is a link to the real trailer for The Shining: CLICK HERE
Here is the parody/"happy" version:
This was a really great example of framework and showing how certain production elements such as camera angle and especially color. The angle of the camera never changes which is really uncomfortable for someone to watch and sit through because your just waiting for something to happen which makes the viewer tense. The color is also a really strong vibrant red which brings drama and ads suspense.
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