Deconstruction

"When a Stranger Calls" Website Deconstruction

The website for "When a Stranger Calls" starts with a small intro with clips from the film which has sounds to conincide with the clip being played. The viewer is lead onto an interactive time line of events from the film, requiring user interaction. This for example is as simple as ringing a doorbell to open the door to the next scene on the website. After the interactive trailer is finished the screen returns back to the main page with headings.

A particular heading we found

interesting on the website was the "Tell us your story" tab. This gives the opportunity for people to share their storis annonymously, about scary experiences of being isolated in their homes and babysitting, similar to the narrative of the film. This could be particularly interesting when creating our website as audiences could post stories of dramatic online experiences.

Another tab included the "Synopsis" of the film giving an insight to some of the films events. However the description of the film is kept to a minimum acting like a blurb for a novel.

Other interactive sections of the website includes a "Photo Gallery" containing screen shots from the film, and a "Downloads" page where users can download wallpapers, screen savers and icons.