This document provides a summary and analysis of key scenes and visual elements from the film "Drag Me To Hell". It analyzes shots that establish important locations and characters, use of lighting, costumes, dialogue and facial expressions to set the tone and suggest impending danger. Key characters are introduced that will take on significant roles later in the film.

1. Analysis of ‘Drag Me To Hell’
Opening

2. The house is in the middle of the
shot to show the importance also The dull lighting suggest it
it signifies that this house will be may be a sinister extract
the main focus in the next scene.
It is located in a deserted
area surrounded with nature A type of editing used
i.e. trees, grass… as text to present the
location and the year

3. There is a statue of lion, this
may symbolise animals during
the course of the film.
One of the character is rushing The vehicle looks damaged suggest that
out of the car this demonstrates the owner is from a rural area, came
a sense of danger. to this part of town seeking help.

4. Another female character is
Her body gesture shows
knocking vigorously displays she
vulnerability as she is looking
is desperate.
up.
The gate is secured to protect it from Her costume has dark colours and
something bigger than a person. shows that she is not joyous or happy
as bright coloured clothing suggest
this.

5. Another character is introduced; she is
higher the first character. This reinforced
the idea that she is important later on.
The dialogue; is spoken in a The character is in a position were she is
scared yet anxious manner. This slouching down to present the fact that
suggest she is begging for help. the character above has higher status
than her.

6. The fathers facial expression shows he is
in concern. He is looking at the woman
to show he trust her.
The purple colour purple
This young boy is wrapped up by suggest mystery and magic. This
his father to show he is being suggest that the woman is
protected. experienced in unexplained
situations.

7. Her facial expression shows she is
terrified of what she heard. She is
squeezing on a pendant for comfort.
They are looking up to her for advice
and comfort. This shows she has
power to solve astonishing situation.

8. The dark background shows there is no escape
of this unexplained mystery.
The figure on the stain glass window looks to be animals hooves and human hand
gestures. It is a high angles shot to present the idea that the unforeseen shadows are
harmful and is taking over. The use of animals suggest they may appear during the film.

9. The boy is the main focus of the extract
as he in in the centre of the shot. This
displays that he is important for what's
going to happening next.
He is being reassured by the people
around him as he is scared.

10. This character is sprinkling holy water
in the room to get rid of any evil that
maybe lurking around.
Her facial expression Again she is above the people to
provocative shows she show she is higher status. She is
is shocked. performing something significant.