Horror Opening Sequence Rough Cut

When creating my rough cut I used Final Cut Express software to edit my footage rather than using iMovie. This was because when using Final Cut I have more options when it comes down to using effects etc.

Feedback for my Rough Cut

After showing my rough-cut to my media teacher, we both decided that the opening sequence is a bit slow and needs more camera, for example point of view shots. I have decided that it would be a good idea if I filmed a point of view shot of the killer stood outside the girl's house peering into her window while he is on the phone. Another point she also made was at the point when the actress is going to open the front door the clip was really dark and couldn't hardly see what was going on. Also, I think it would make more sense if there was a bit of a back story behind the sequence which would explain why the girl is being stalked, an example could be a psycho ex-boyfriend or someone who holds a grudge against her.

Taking this feedback into account, I then went onto correcting my footage. Below shows you a before and after screen grab of a clip where I adjusted the brightness and contrast to lighten the footage as it was too dark to see what was going on. The picture on the left is before the edit and the picture on the right is after the edit.

After much thought, I have to come to a decision that I wont be having a killer in my horror opening sequence and by doing this it will play on the audience's fears by making them question who or what is after the victim. This subverts the stereotypical conventions of our typical horror movies by not having an antagonist in the sequence.