2. Conventions of Thrillers:
Elements of:
-Suspense
There are often:
-Tension
-Red herrings
-Excitement
-Cliffhangers
Sub genres of:
-Plot twits
-Mystery
Feelings of:
-Crime
-Adrenaline rush
Atmosphere of:
-Uncertainty
-Menace
-Anxiety
-Violence
-Terror
-Crime
-Murder
3. Elements of:
This screen shot from the opening
sequence shows her reaction to
something that we are unaware of,
this therefore causes suspense
and tension. The focus is on her
expression and the dull background
provides emphasis on the subject
which suggests the importance of
her facial expression.
Transition shots such as this one
shown also help to create
suspense tension, and
excitement for what is to
come. The again dull
surroundings correspond with
the dark theme of the movie.
4. Sub Genres of:
The opening
sequence of the
ring demonstrates
sub genres of
mystery, as it
suggests an
unknown being of
force with
unexplained events
such as the
opening of the
fridge, and water
on the floor.
The confusion and fear on her face supports
the themes of mystery, as she is clearly
unaware as to what is going on, therefore the
audience are also unaware which therefore
emphasises tension and encourages the
audience to watch on in a state of tension. The
suspense is also part of the ‘thrill’ as the
unknown is unpredictable.
The picture on the right shows that the
surroundings are dull throughout and dark and
obstructive shots are used throughout, in
keeping with the consistently dark and
mysterious themes of the movie.
5. Atmosphere of:
This screen shot suggests atmospheres of menace, which are demonstrated
throughout the opening sequence. The subject is being tormented by an
unknown force, as the television is continuing to turn on after she has turned
it off.
This screen shot also shows that the dark surroundings are again continuing
throughout which emphasises the the atmosphere of menace and exaggerates
the mystery of the unknown force and therefore exaggerates ‘the thrill’.
Along with the dull surroundings, her clothes are dull and drab in keeping with
the surroundings and the theme.
6. There are often:
The opening sequence is left on a cliffhanger. The above screen shot shows
the continuation of the dull surroundings which emphasises the lit lamp and
the television. The television is the focus of the shot which therefore suggests
its relevance, yet as it is on a still image it raises questions as to what the
screen is actually showing which leaves queries in the minds of the audience.
The cliffhanger encourages the audience to watch on as the story unfolds and
the hints and suggestions brought about from the opening sequence play out.
7. Feelings of:
This screen shot from the opening
sequence just before the previous screen
shot, I feel supports the feelings of terror
and fear of the unknown as throughout the
sequence there is reference to the
television screen yet it is unclear as to what
The above screen shot from the opening sequence demonstrates feelings of the source is. Feelings of anxiety are
terror from the girl within the movie and this terror is therefore passed brought with the lack of knowledge toward
onto the viewer as it is fear of the unknown, yet whatever the source of the the safety of the subject, again supported
terror is built up with this image as her face looks ill and badly affected by by the previous image as her safety appears
whatever it is that is causing the trauma. to be in turmoil.
This is supported by the continued dull surroundings and slight green tinge to
the image which suggest her bad health and possible themes of death or
murder.
