In the film Clown Train how does sound contribute to the atmosphere of this film? Describe what you heard? Can you make reference to another genre film and how they utilise sound to create tension and a unique filmic space?

The sound plays the most important part in Clown Train, in my opinion, creating the whole intense and horrifying atmosphere of the film. The 30 seconds introduction sound itself helps building up the idea for viewers to start wondering and are really curious and attracted. Along the film, the perfectly recorded and put-in sounds of the flicking lights, the ambiance sound of the train itself, the air-condition, the drums and of course the scary background music contributed a really significant role creating unique tension and building up the 2 characters, the guy and the clown.
Referring to Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkaban (2004) . As Harry is on his way toward Hogwarts, their train got intercepted by grim reaper. As soon as the train got stopped, the atmosphere transforms from a safe and cosy mood into an intense and scary atmosphere as the grim reaper slowly walks on the wooden floor of Harry’s carriage, with “total” silence, the sound of the train, of Harry’s  breath and the background music. They are all so pure and perfectly recorded and overlaid, create an amazing tension for viewers.

HP 2004