In our film, costume design is used to efficiently show the personalities and backgrounds of the characters. For Elaine, the killer, her red cheerleader-like outfit has two meanings: it shows her popularity but also shows her dangerous and violence. Red is associated with both love and danger, which fits her emotionally chaotic character. The cheerleader outfit suggests she used to be energetic and of high status, but now she’s more intense. The dagger, inspired by the Love Witch, shows that she uses love and violence to deal with her heartbreak.
The victim/rich kid's clothes make it evident that he comes from a privileged background, which might make them unaware of the seriousness of the situation. He dresses somewhat like a yuppie wearing quarter zips and fancy designers to reflect this. he doesn't take the situation seriously and this unfortunately reflects on his fate which almost seems symbolic that he is the first victim from the hands of the killer.
The smart kid wears nerdy t-shirts and glasses, showing that he is probably not prepared for this situation, but is the most logical and observant, likely to be the one who figures out important clues. He is probably the most scared out of all of the characters too, but his fear helps him prepare for danger.
The athlete who wears preppy clothes represents someone who wouldn't typically be in this kind of situation. This kid stands out as someone willing to take risks to uncover the truth. For his style inspiration, i'm taking Andrew from the movie 'The Breakfast Club'.
All in all, the characters outfits help illustrate the characters motives and background. Elaine’s outfit shows how she’s gone from a broken lover to a dangerous killer, while the kids’ costumes reflect their different approaches to solving the murder. Overall, the costumes are a key part of telling the story and help the audience understand the characters right away.
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