NEW YORK, Dec 24 ― Nothing snares a movie geek’s attention like a slick, and well-executed film trailer (preferably jam-packed with action sequences), which means that the first look at an upcoming film can either make or break a blockbuster movie.

It comes as no surprise then, that studios are so careful in their marketing of big-budget films that they more often than not stick to the tried and tested, resulting in movie trailers that look, sound and feel identical to other blockbusters.

According to Screen Rant, just like how movie posters tend to look alike, trailers have become an exact science, with the same colours, poses and tricks used to pique the interest of the audience. Here’s a list of how they’re all pretty similar:

1. The foghorn

2. The bass drop

3. The ominous voiceover

4. The montage

5. The final gag The trailer to Christopher Nolan’s ‘Inception’ is credited with popularising use of the foghorn.
The trailer to Christopher Nolan’s ‘Inception’ is credited with popularising use of the foghorn.