Narrative Theory: Analysing Trailers - The Green Inferno & Red Riding Hood

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Todorov's Narrative theory:
Stage 1 - The state of equilibrium is defined
Stage 2 - Disruption to equilibrium by action or crisis
Stage 3 - Characters recognise problems and set goals to fix them
Stage 4 - Characters try to fix problems but there are obstacles
Stage 5 - Equilibrium is re-instated, problem solved, conclusion

For film trailers, stage 5 would not be applicable as the ending is rarely given away in a film trailer. 

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