Comparing Trailers 3 - 'M3GAN'

Below is a list of each of the conventions found in the different types of trailers for 'M3GAN'.

Theatrical Trailer

                 

• Shots from the film (montage) 
• A mixture of rapid and slower editing
• Fades to and from black
• Delivers lots of narrative information
• Introduces the main characters
• Name of the director
• Reference to other similar films
• Names of the production companies
• Non-diegetic music (varied) 
• Loud, sinister impact sounds
• Release date ('This January', 'January 13')
• Tagline (split in two)
• Title of film
• Production company logos
• Credits
• Website

Teaser Trailer

                

• Production company logos 
• Shots from the film 
• Non-diegetic music
• Impact sounds
• Name of director
• Tagline 
• Not much plot revealed 
• Release date 
• Title of film 

TV Spot

                   

• Shots from film
• Rapid editing
• Non-diegetic music
• Loud impact sounds
• Name of director 
• Reference to other films
• Production companies 
• Title of film
• Release date
• Cast and crew credits 
• Essentially a cut-down version of the theatrical trailer