Genre -Thriller

THRILLER!!

In class we were given the choice to decide on the type of genre we would have liked our Two minute film to be based on. Over all we came to a decision that it would be exciting to produce a film influenced by a 'Thriller' theme.

Personally I think this was a good idea because we would be open to more creative ideas, exploring different, imaginative ideas.

There are so many award winning films based on this genre and it would be incredibly easy to find inspiration.

Thrillers mostly involve frequent action, fast pacing, nail biting scenes full of suspense , and shocking scenes that surprise the viewer unexpectedly, that would be sure to make them jump out of their seats with fright!

The scenes are specifically made to create a priceless reaction from the viewer making the viewing experience seem as real as possible as if they were in the movie themselves , and this is definitely a plus making the movie worthwhile.

'Dawn of the Dead' (2004) - Introductory Credits

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Dawn of the Dead is a 2004 American horror remake of George A. Romero's 1978 film of the same name. The remake and original both depict a handful of human survivors living in a shopping mall surrounded by swarms of zombies.

In my opinion the first 2 minutes of this film alone are enough to secure it a position amongst some of the best horror movies. I was genuinely freaked out the first time I saw this.

The movie is introduced with opening credits that appear to be as if they have been written in blood on a black background. I was impressed with the way the title was introduced and the way it dissolved off the screen like running blood. whilst short thrilling clips of the world in devastation, masses of people gathered in crowds running and screaming away from the unknown that could be the zombies arising the fear of death and torture.

Other clips of news reporters are shown, revealing the importance of the situation that is at hand, warning others of the infestation of a deadly disease, coincidentally some of the reporters get attacked themselves.

The audio in the background accompanying the clips is very effective as the sound of a heart beat is heard possibly referring to the fear and panic of a person, with chilling screams , with an unusual upbeat country song that completely contrasts with the gloomy , depressing story line.

For some reason this has effect on me as the viewer, making me prepare for the unexpected within the movie, as if things appear to be fine, when really the truth is, ...things couldn’t get much worse.

Screen Shot Analysis

CLOSER
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The movie I have chosen to analyze the screen shots of is called "Closer”. The movie is set in London and is a story of four strangers, their chance meetings, instant attractions and casual betrayals of infidelity and adultery.

The movie is begun with a slow song playing in the background corresponding with the slow motion movement of a female character walking amongst the extras in a wide shot. She is centered in between two shoulders , wearing a white and blue jacket in contrast to the dull black and grey jackets the extras are wearing making her stand out with a sense of importance within the screen shot.

Another wide shot is used, showing a male character walking amongst pedestrians , the same way the female character was introduced. A shot reverse shot is then used, suggesting that both characters have made eye contact as a point of view shot of both characters noticing each other.

As the characters are walking towards each other the camera shot of them turns into a mid shot view of both characters, allowing the viewer to observe their facial expressions more clearly giving them an insight in to what the character may be feeling or thinking, giving them a better understanding of the characters personality as well as their appearance. Here, the viewer is influenced to make a first impression on the character to prepare them of what to expect.

The woman is the run over by a car, as her attention was focused on the male and not the road. However the viewer does not witness this accident, but can assume this happened by the drastic change of the man’s facial expression and his quick reaction to run towards the camera whilst he is screened in a mid shot enabling us to see his body movement and facial expression at the same time. The screeching of a cars tire breaks and a woman’s scream is then heard. Here the dramatic audio is able to depict the scene in the viewer’s minds.


An Arial shot is then used to display the woman lying on the ground with people surrounding her. A close up of the males face is then shown as he bends down by her side looking down on her showing his facial expression of shock and devastation and the viewer can see him from her point of view, putting them in the same vulnerable position she is in so they are able to relate to the female character emotionally. Having watching the whole film from that moment on I had a feeling of sincerity towards this female character.

A close up is then used to view the man’s hand gently touching the woman’s shoulder to awaken her , a close up is also used to view her face turning to the side in his direction where she delivers her lines saying “hello stranger " here the viewer and the male character is assured that the woman is okay and also the viewer is now informed that both characters had not met before this event and now have an opportunity to get to know one another.