The document provides a breakdown and analysis of key scenes from the horror film "The Shining". It analyzes a scene where Danny encounters the ghosts of the two daughters on his tricycle. Through the use of tracking shots, reverse shots, and ominous music, the scene builds tension and surprises the audience with glimpses of the murder scene. The document also discusses themes around family, violence, the supernatural, and manipulation present in the film.
The trailer begins with shots establishing tension at a diner late at night. A character is shown looking anxious, and the diner is deserted. Jump scares and shots of the antagonist Freddy Krueger build fear. Characters discuss their shared nightmares and inability to escape by staying awake. As the horror escalates, shots grow faster-paced and more intense, with Freddy emerging and attacking a vulnerable character. Throughout, editing, sound, lighting and camera angles effectively generate suspense and position viewers on the edge of their seats.
The trailer begins by establishing the setting of Crystal Lake. It then introduces a group of teenagers having fun at the lake, unaware of its dark history. As the trailer progresses, the tone shifts from fun to ominous with the introduction of the killer Jason. Scenes of the teens being stalked and killed build tension, accompanied by unsettling sounds. Jump scares are interspersed to startle the audience. The trailer builds to a climactic montage of violent deaths while the number "13" is displayed, referencing the film's title. It ends by revealing the killer's name is Jason and hinting more horrors are still to come on his birthday.
This summary provides an overview of the key elements and plot points in the short film "The Return":
1) The film begins with an introduction showing a car crash, establishing the character Emily was critically injured. Newspaper clippings then show she has died from her injuries.
2) The story follows Emily's brother as he grieves at her funeral. In a chilling moment, Emily's stuffed teddy bear is seen moving at her gravesite.
3) Back at home, the teddy bear mysteriously arrives on the brother's doorstep, along with unexplained whispering. He locks the door in fear, as supernatural events involving his late sister appear to be unfolding.
This short film follows the conventions of a psychological thriller/horror genre. It begins with an introduction showing a car crash and establishing the character of Emily who was critically injured. After her death and funeral, strange events start occurring involving Emily's stuffed animal. This leads the protagonist, Emily's brother, to believe her spirit has returned. The film builds tension through the use of lighting, music, and jump scares. It climaxes with the brother encountering what appears to be Emily's ghost, establishing that her spirit has not found peace. Overall the short film tells a story of grief and the supernatural through an effective use of cinematic techniques.
The opening sequence of Requiem for a Dream features Harry and Tyrone stealing a TV from an old age home while music plays. Several shots establish the run-down urban environment and show Harry and Tyrone wheeling the TV through areas with signs of poverty, drugs, and decay. Harry appears nervous but Tyrone remains calm. The sequence ends with them hiding behind parking meters, symbolizing how their drug addictions will lead them down the same path despite differences in personality.
The poster for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D follows conventions of slasher film posters by featuring the masked antagonist, Leatherface, in the foreground holding a chainsaw. The low-angle shot positions the viewer in the place of a victim about to be attacked. Dark lighting and fog emphasize the threat posed by Leatherface. Text elements like the title, tagline, and release date are placed conventionally to guide the viewer's eyes. Overall, the poster attracts audiences for the slasher genre by visually conveying the fear and violence central to the film's narrative.
1) The document discusses the filmmakers' opening sequence for a horror film and how it develops conventions of the genre.
2) They chose to film at an isolated lake location that had a mysterious history of a drowning, to set an eerie atmosphere.
3) The clown costume worn by the antagonist contained dark colors associated with danger and evil that is common in horror, while the protagonist's lighter colors signified innocence, conforming to representations in media.
1) The trailer uses a male voice over to set the mood that someone is missing and in danger of kidnapping, while visuals show a woman crying for help and being tortured.
2) Sounds of knives and increased music build tension, suggesting the woman is in peril while the danger climaxes.
3) Shots like poisoned wine, vulnerable angles of the woman, and a bare hand completing a crime establish themes of danger, mystery, and a criminal plot.
4) Editing techniques like faster cuts and zooming confuse the audience and draw them into the film's narrative to encourage watching the full movie.
The trailer begins with shots establishing tension at a diner late at night. A character is shown looking anxious, and the diner is deserted. Jump scares and shots of the antagonist Freddy Krueger build fear. Characters discuss their shared nightmares and inability to escape by staying awake. As the horror escalates, shots grow faster-paced and more intense, with Freddy emerging and attacking a vulnerable character. Throughout, editing, sound, lighting and camera angles effectively generate suspense and position viewers on the edge of their seats.
The trailer begins by establishing the setting of Crystal Lake. It then introduces a group of teenagers having fun at the lake, unaware of its dark history. As the trailer progresses, the tone shifts from fun to ominous with the introduction of the killer Jason. Scenes of the teens being stalked and killed build tension, accompanied by unsettling sounds. Jump scares are interspersed to startle the audience. The trailer builds to a climactic montage of violent deaths while the number "13" is displayed, referencing the film's title. It ends by revealing the killer's name is Jason and hinting more horrors are still to come on his birthday.
This summary provides an overview of the key elements and plot points in the short film "The Return":
1) The film begins with an introduction showing a car crash, establishing the character Emily was critically injured. Newspaper clippings then show she has died from her injuries.
2) The story follows Emily's brother as he grieves at her funeral. In a chilling moment, Emily's stuffed teddy bear is seen moving at her gravesite.
3) Back at home, the teddy bear mysteriously arrives on the brother's doorstep, along with unexplained whispering. He locks the door in fear, as supernatural events involving his late sister appear to be unfolding.
This short film follows the conventions of a psychological thriller/horror genre. It begins with an introduction showing a car crash and establishing the character of Emily who was critically injured. After her death and funeral, strange events start occurring involving Emily's stuffed animal. This leads the protagonist, Emily's brother, to believe her spirit has returned. The film builds tension through the use of lighting, music, and jump scares. It climaxes with the brother encountering what appears to be Emily's ghost, establishing that her spirit has not found peace. Overall the short film tells a story of grief and the supernatural through an effective use of cinematic techniques.
The opening sequence of Requiem for a Dream features Harry and Tyrone stealing a TV from an old age home while music plays. Several shots establish the run-down urban environment and show Harry and Tyrone wheeling the TV through areas with signs of poverty, drugs, and decay. Harry appears nervous but Tyrone remains calm. The sequence ends with them hiding behind parking meters, symbolizing how their drug addictions will lead them down the same path despite differences in personality.
The poster for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D follows conventions of slasher film posters by featuring the masked antagonist, Leatherface, in the foreground holding a chainsaw. The low-angle shot positions the viewer in the place of a victim about to be attacked. Dark lighting and fog emphasize the threat posed by Leatherface. Text elements like the title, tagline, and release date are placed conventionally to guide the viewer's eyes. Overall, the poster attracts audiences for the slasher genre by visually conveying the fear and violence central to the film's narrative.
1) The document discusses the filmmakers' opening sequence for a horror film and how it develops conventions of the genre.
2) They chose to film at an isolated lake location that had a mysterious history of a drowning, to set an eerie atmosphere.
3) The clown costume worn by the antagonist contained dark colors associated with danger and evil that is common in horror, while the protagonist's lighter colors signified innocence, conforming to representations in media.
1) The trailer uses a male voice over to set the mood that someone is missing and in danger of kidnapping, while visuals show a woman crying for help and being tortured.
2) Sounds of knives and increased music build tension, suggesting the woman is in peril while the danger climaxes.
3) Shots like poisoned wine, vulnerable angles of the woman, and a bare hand completing a crime establish themes of danger, mystery, and a criminal plot.
4) Editing techniques like faster cuts and zooming confuse the audience and draw them into the film's narrative to encourage watching the full movie.
This document provides a detailed analysis and comparison of three short films: Fly, The Arrival, and Fauve. All three films use cinematography and editing techniques to engage audiences. Fly uses comedy, centered around one character, to explore a man unraveling under pressure during a bank robbery. The Arrival focuses on one stressed woman contemplating an unexpected pregnancy. Fauve follows the friendship of two boys who have fun together at an abandoned mining site, until a tragic accident occurs. While different in genre and themes, all three films leave questions unanswered and engage audiences by telling character-driven stories in a chronological fashion. Cinematography and lack of music or closure enhance the storytelling and mood in each short
The document provides analysis of shots from the beginning of several films to set the scene and establish expectations for the audience. It examines how visual and audio elements are used to immerse viewers and build suspense, tension, or other intended emotions. Specific techniques discussed include the use of establishing shots, music, camera angles, lighting, colors, titles, and character introductions to subtly guide audience interpretation and anticipation of the narrative to come.
This document summarizes key elements and conventions used in the thriller genre film created by the student. It describes scenes showing the main character unconscious in the forest after an unknown attack, establishing tension. Another scene depicts an argument at a home with bright lighting to contrast the dark mood. conventions like using intense music during a chase scene and not revealing the villain's face are discussed. The reasons for challenging conventions by not including a destination for the villain are also summarized.
The document discusses using the lyrics of a song to set the atmosphere and plot of a film. It describes using establishing shots and visuals to match the dark and mysterious tone of the chopped up lyrics. Key moments in the song's structure and lyrics are linked to planned scenes where a girl is drugged and attacked by a boy and his gang, culminating in her apparent death or insanity. Visuals and music will be combined to build tension and emotion over the course of the film.
The trailer for the movie Taken uses camera shots, lighting, editing, sound and other cinematic techniques to build suspense and tension. Close-ups are used to show the bond between the father and daughter, and their reactions when she is taken. The lighting shifts from bright to dark tones to mirror the changing mood. Fast-paced editing with quick cuts shows the rapid unfolding of events and obstacles the father must overcome to find his daughter. Dialogue and ominous music further heighten the intensity of the situation. Through these cinematic methods, the trailer immerses viewers in the father's desperate efforts to save his daughter.
This document provides an analysis of the crime films Memento (2000) and Now You See Me (2013) by comparing their narratives, characters, settings, and other stylistic elements to common conventions in the crime genre. It finds that while Memento features an unconventional backwards narrative, its plot follows Todorov's narrative theory. Now You See Me adheres less to character archetypes but includes common crime genre elements like a heist and plot twist. The document examines how each film uses lighting, settings, and openings to either conform to or challenge typical crime film conventions.
Psychological thrillers and horror movies have evolved over the years, driven by directors like David Fincher known for films like Se7en, Fight Club, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and The Social Network. These modern psychological thrillers use complex imagery and nonlinear storytelling to keep audiences guessing. Older examples like Donnie Darko also use confusing imagery open to interpretation. A key element of thrillers is misdirecting the audience through misleading clues to create an unexpected plot twist revealing a surprise villain. Advances in filmmaking technology have enhanced suspense through music, camera work, and graphics.
The document provides an analysis of the opening scenes and sequences of three different films: Panic Room, Psycho, and Misery. Some of the key techniques and conventions discussed include:
1) The use of lighting, music, costumes, and camera techniques like panning shots to set the scene and build suspense in the openings of Panic Room and Psycho.
2) How the titles and music in Misery and Psycho help to foreshadow danger and violence through the use of bold red text and screeching sounds.
3) Traditional conventions like following affluent characters or blonde female victims that are explored or subverted in the openings to build intrigue.
This document provides a plot summary and character descriptions for the 1998 film "The Truman Show." The film tells the story of Truman Burbank, who unknowingly lives his entire life on a popular television show broadcast around the world. As Truman begins to suspect something is strange about his world, he discovers the truth - that everything and everyone in his life is part of an elaborate television set created to film his life. The document also includes explanations of words and phrases used in the film.
This 3 sentence summary provides the key details and events from the document:
The document analyzes the trailer for the movie "Taken" and summarizes how various film techniques are used effectively to build suspense and portray the story. It discusses the camera shots, lighting, setting, props, character actions, costumes, editing, film format and sound design employed in the trailer to introduce the audience to the characters, establish the happy family dynamic at first that then takes a tragic turn, and showcase the determined actions of the main character to find his kidnapped daughter.
This document provides a detailed shot-by-shot analysis of the trailer for the film World War Z. The trailer begins by establishing ordinary life for the main character and his family. However, their normal day is suddenly interrupted by strange events like a motorbike knocking off their side mirror. They realize something is wrong as they see a helicopter and a car crash explosion. Chaos ensues as a runaway lorry crashes through the city. Logos from major film studios appear, intensifying the dramatic music and tension. The trailer cuts between short scenes showing people running in panic and abandoned vehicles. It reveals the main character may have a connection to help solve the crisis. Finally, the trailer shows the rapid global spread of the danger
The film The Arrival follows a woman sitting alone in a cafe who is debating whether or not to keep her baby. Through a voiceover, the audience hears her inner monologue as she weighs the pros and cons. The film uses a consistent color palette and simple mise-en-scene to focus on the character's internal conflict. A single continuous shot zooms in and out on the woman as her thoughts spiral, representing her coming to a conclusion. Though nothing outwardly happens, the audience gains insight into her fears and decision-making through her thoughts. The film aims to create empathy and understanding for women facing an unexpected pregnancy.
1) The document discusses the filmmaker's short film "Amber" which explores a young woman's unplanned pregnancy and her indecisive process for determining next steps.
2) The filmmaker drew inspiration from several other short films that deal with vulnerable female protagonists facing personal dilemmas, particularly in their use of close-ups, lighting, sound design, and non-linear narrative structures.
3) Through techniques like close-ups, lighting, sound, and an ambiguous dual narrative structure, the filmmaker aimed to generate empathy for the protagonist while also creating ambiguity about the decision she would make.
1) The document discusses the filmmaker's short film "Amber" which explores a protagonist's accidental pregnancy and indecision about what to do.
2) The filmmaker was influenced by several other short films that dealt with vulnerable female protagonists facing personal dilemmas. Elements like cinematography, narrative structure, and use of props and sound were inspired by these other films.
3) The filmmaker aimed to create ambiguity about whether the protagonist Amber deserves sympathy for her naive approach to the major life decision, and to generate an negotiated reading from viewers. Close-ups were used extensively to draw the audience into Amber's emotions.
This trailer summarizes Wonder Woman's backstory and establishes her as a powerful female hero. It shows Diana reminiscing about wanting to save the world in the past tense, implying she has lost her way. Flashbacks reveal she fought in World War 2 but hasn't aged, showing the film's postmodern take on time. The trailer cuts between the past and present as Diana witnesses the darkness in humanity. It builds tension through music and slow motion fight scenes before climaxing with Diana emerging as a superhero by deflecting lightning with her bracelets. The trailer aims to excite audiences with fast-paced action and establish Wonder Woman as a groundbreaking female-led franchise.
The document provides a detailed analysis of two movie trailers: Wonder Woman (2017) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011). For the Wonder Woman trailer, it analyzes how the trailer uses techniques like voiceover, flashbacks, and slow motion to establish Diana's backstory and immortality. For the Harry Potter trailer, it examines how the trailer takes a darker tone by showing Voldemort hunting Harry amid a war. Both trailers employ postmodern techniques like fragmentation and anachrony to submerge viewers in the worlds of the films.
This trailer summarizes the plot of the new Rings movie and highlights several key scenes:
1. The main character watches a mysterious and disturbing video that curses her with death in 7 days.
2. Strange supernatural events begin occurring, like her phone burning her hand. Scars also appear on her body.
3. She seeks help from religious figures and a blind man, but the curse seems inescapable. Clues suggest the spirit Samara is trying to be reborn through the main character.
4. By the second day, the character finds hair growing under her skin and in her throat, indicating she is being increasingly possessed by Samara before the 7 days are up. The trailer
The document provides a detailed shot-by-shot summary of the opening scenes and trailer for the film Friday the 13th. It describes various shots showing the isolated cabin, mysterious lights, a woman recounting her son's drowning, sounds of wind and a scared person running to build tension. Jump cuts present brief flashes of the killer holding a torch and the film's director is credited before a fast collage of clips leaves the audience with an unsettled but intrigued feeling.
The scene analyzes the opening scene of the 1996 thriller "Set It Off". It uses 77 cuts over 172 seconds, giving it an average shot length of 0.44 seconds. A variety of shots are used to build tension, including close-ups of the gun and robber's face, shot-reverse shot of a conversation, and an over-the-shoulder shot during a shootout. The cutting rate increases as tension rises but slows for important scenes. Sound and editing techniques manipulate the audience's emotions.
The scene analyzes the opening scene of the 1996 thriller "Set It Off". It uses 77 cuts over 172 seconds, giving it an average shot length of 0.44 seconds. A variety of shots are used to build tension, including close-ups of the gun and robber's face, shot-reverse shot of a conversation, and over-the-shoulder shots during the action. The cutting rate increases as tension rises but slows for important scenes. Various techniques manipulate the audience's emotions.
The document describes the production of a thriller film opening titled "Blood Ivory" created by the author and two others. It details the roles each person took on, the research conducted on thriller films and title sequences, and the creative choices made in filming locations, costumes, music, and editing to build suspense and atmosphere for the opening.
The document provides analysis of frames from a movie trailer. Key details analyzed include shots, camera work, editing, lighting, sound and how they build narrative and convey genre. The summary effectively highlights the main purpose and techniques used in the trailer sequence through concise sentences:
The trailer uses a montage sequence and fast pacing to set up the narrative and portray the thriller/horror genre. Various shots and camera techniques are analyzed frame-by-frame to understand how they characterize the plot and characters. The trailer leaves the audience questioning what will happen to the two main characters through an ending that contrasts their situations.
This document provides a detailed analysis and comparison of three short films: Fly, The Arrival, and Fauve. All three films use cinematography and editing techniques to engage audiences. Fly uses comedy, centered around one character, to explore a man unraveling under pressure during a bank robbery. The Arrival focuses on one stressed woman contemplating an unexpected pregnancy. Fauve follows the friendship of two boys who have fun together at an abandoned mining site, until a tragic accident occurs. While different in genre and themes, all three films leave questions unanswered and engage audiences by telling character-driven stories in a chronological fashion. Cinematography and lack of music or closure enhance the storytelling and mood in each short
The document provides analysis of shots from the beginning of several films to set the scene and establish expectations for the audience. It examines how visual and audio elements are used to immerse viewers and build suspense, tension, or other intended emotions. Specific techniques discussed include the use of establishing shots, music, camera angles, lighting, colors, titles, and character introductions to subtly guide audience interpretation and anticipation of the narrative to come.
This document summarizes key elements and conventions used in the thriller genre film created by the student. It describes scenes showing the main character unconscious in the forest after an unknown attack, establishing tension. Another scene depicts an argument at a home with bright lighting to contrast the dark mood. conventions like using intense music during a chase scene and not revealing the villain's face are discussed. The reasons for challenging conventions by not including a destination for the villain are also summarized.
The document discusses using the lyrics of a song to set the atmosphere and plot of a film. It describes using establishing shots and visuals to match the dark and mysterious tone of the chopped up lyrics. Key moments in the song's structure and lyrics are linked to planned scenes where a girl is drugged and attacked by a boy and his gang, culminating in her apparent death or insanity. Visuals and music will be combined to build tension and emotion over the course of the film.
The trailer for the movie Taken uses camera shots, lighting, editing, sound and other cinematic techniques to build suspense and tension. Close-ups are used to show the bond between the father and daughter, and their reactions when she is taken. The lighting shifts from bright to dark tones to mirror the changing mood. Fast-paced editing with quick cuts shows the rapid unfolding of events and obstacles the father must overcome to find his daughter. Dialogue and ominous music further heighten the intensity of the situation. Through these cinematic methods, the trailer immerses viewers in the father's desperate efforts to save his daughter.
This document provides an analysis of the crime films Memento (2000) and Now You See Me (2013) by comparing their narratives, characters, settings, and other stylistic elements to common conventions in the crime genre. It finds that while Memento features an unconventional backwards narrative, its plot follows Todorov's narrative theory. Now You See Me adheres less to character archetypes but includes common crime genre elements like a heist and plot twist. The document examines how each film uses lighting, settings, and openings to either conform to or challenge typical crime film conventions.
Psychological thrillers and horror movies have evolved over the years, driven by directors like David Fincher known for films like Se7en, Fight Club, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and The Social Network. These modern psychological thrillers use complex imagery and nonlinear storytelling to keep audiences guessing. Older examples like Donnie Darko also use confusing imagery open to interpretation. A key element of thrillers is misdirecting the audience through misleading clues to create an unexpected plot twist revealing a surprise villain. Advances in filmmaking technology have enhanced suspense through music, camera work, and graphics.
The document provides an analysis of the opening scenes and sequences of three different films: Panic Room, Psycho, and Misery. Some of the key techniques and conventions discussed include:
1) The use of lighting, music, costumes, and camera techniques like panning shots to set the scene and build suspense in the openings of Panic Room and Psycho.
2) How the titles and music in Misery and Psycho help to foreshadow danger and violence through the use of bold red text and screeching sounds.
3) Traditional conventions like following affluent characters or blonde female victims that are explored or subverted in the openings to build intrigue.
This document provides a plot summary and character descriptions for the 1998 film "The Truman Show." The film tells the story of Truman Burbank, who unknowingly lives his entire life on a popular television show broadcast around the world. As Truman begins to suspect something is strange about his world, he discovers the truth - that everything and everyone in his life is part of an elaborate television set created to film his life. The document also includes explanations of words and phrases used in the film.
This 3 sentence summary provides the key details and events from the document:
The document analyzes the trailer for the movie "Taken" and summarizes how various film techniques are used effectively to build suspense and portray the story. It discusses the camera shots, lighting, setting, props, character actions, costumes, editing, film format and sound design employed in the trailer to introduce the audience to the characters, establish the happy family dynamic at first that then takes a tragic turn, and showcase the determined actions of the main character to find his kidnapped daughter.
This document provides a detailed shot-by-shot analysis of the trailer for the film World War Z. The trailer begins by establishing ordinary life for the main character and his family. However, their normal day is suddenly interrupted by strange events like a motorbike knocking off their side mirror. They realize something is wrong as they see a helicopter and a car crash explosion. Chaos ensues as a runaway lorry crashes through the city. Logos from major film studios appear, intensifying the dramatic music and tension. The trailer cuts between short scenes showing people running in panic and abandoned vehicles. It reveals the main character may have a connection to help solve the crisis. Finally, the trailer shows the rapid global spread of the danger
The film The Arrival follows a woman sitting alone in a cafe who is debating whether or not to keep her baby. Through a voiceover, the audience hears her inner monologue as she weighs the pros and cons. The film uses a consistent color palette and simple mise-en-scene to focus on the character's internal conflict. A single continuous shot zooms in and out on the woman as her thoughts spiral, representing her coming to a conclusion. Though nothing outwardly happens, the audience gains insight into her fears and decision-making through her thoughts. The film aims to create empathy and understanding for women facing an unexpected pregnancy.
1) The document discusses the filmmaker's short film "Amber" which explores a young woman's unplanned pregnancy and her indecisive process for determining next steps.
2) The filmmaker drew inspiration from several other short films that deal with vulnerable female protagonists facing personal dilemmas, particularly in their use of close-ups, lighting, sound design, and non-linear narrative structures.
3) Through techniques like close-ups, lighting, sound, and an ambiguous dual narrative structure, the filmmaker aimed to generate empathy for the protagonist while also creating ambiguity about the decision she would make.
1) The document discusses the filmmaker's short film "Amber" which explores a protagonist's accidental pregnancy and indecision about what to do.
2) The filmmaker was influenced by several other short films that dealt with vulnerable female protagonists facing personal dilemmas. Elements like cinematography, narrative structure, and use of props and sound were inspired by these other films.
3) The filmmaker aimed to create ambiguity about whether the protagonist Amber deserves sympathy for her naive approach to the major life decision, and to generate an negotiated reading from viewers. Close-ups were used extensively to draw the audience into Amber's emotions.
This trailer summarizes Wonder Woman's backstory and establishes her as a powerful female hero. It shows Diana reminiscing about wanting to save the world in the past tense, implying she has lost her way. Flashbacks reveal she fought in World War 2 but hasn't aged, showing the film's postmodern take on time. The trailer cuts between the past and present as Diana witnesses the darkness in humanity. It builds tension through music and slow motion fight scenes before climaxing with Diana emerging as a superhero by deflecting lightning with her bracelets. The trailer aims to excite audiences with fast-paced action and establish Wonder Woman as a groundbreaking female-led franchise.
The document provides a detailed analysis of two movie trailers: Wonder Woman (2017) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011). For the Wonder Woman trailer, it analyzes how the trailer uses techniques like voiceover, flashbacks, and slow motion to establish Diana's backstory and immortality. For the Harry Potter trailer, it examines how the trailer takes a darker tone by showing Voldemort hunting Harry amid a war. Both trailers employ postmodern techniques like fragmentation and anachrony to submerge viewers in the worlds of the films.
This trailer summarizes the plot of the new Rings movie and highlights several key scenes:
1. The main character watches a mysterious and disturbing video that curses her with death in 7 days.
2. Strange supernatural events begin occurring, like her phone burning her hand. Scars also appear on her body.
3. She seeks help from religious figures and a blind man, but the curse seems inescapable. Clues suggest the spirit Samara is trying to be reborn through the main character.
4. By the second day, the character finds hair growing under her skin and in her throat, indicating she is being increasingly possessed by Samara before the 7 days are up. The trailer
The document provides a detailed shot-by-shot summary of the opening scenes and trailer for the film Friday the 13th. It describes various shots showing the isolated cabin, mysterious lights, a woman recounting her son's drowning, sounds of wind and a scared person running to build tension. Jump cuts present brief flashes of the killer holding a torch and the film's director is credited before a fast collage of clips leaves the audience with an unsettled but intrigued feeling.
The scene analyzes the opening scene of the 1996 thriller "Set It Off". It uses 77 cuts over 172 seconds, giving it an average shot length of 0.44 seconds. A variety of shots are used to build tension, including close-ups of the gun and robber's face, shot-reverse shot of a conversation, and an over-the-shoulder shot during a shootout. The cutting rate increases as tension rises but slows for important scenes. Sound and editing techniques manipulate the audience's emotions.
The scene analyzes the opening scene of the 1996 thriller "Set It Off". It uses 77 cuts over 172 seconds, giving it an average shot length of 0.44 seconds. A variety of shots are used to build tension, including close-ups of the gun and robber's face, shot-reverse shot of a conversation, and over-the-shoulder shots during the action. The cutting rate increases as tension rises but slows for important scenes. Various techniques manipulate the audience's emotions.
The document describes the production of a thriller film opening titled "Blood Ivory" created by the author and two others. It details the roles each person took on, the research conducted on thriller films and title sequences, and the creative choices made in filming locations, costumes, music, and editing to build suspense and atmosphere for the opening.
The document provides analysis of frames from a movie trailer. Key details analyzed include shots, camera work, editing, lighting, sound and how they build narrative and convey genre. The summary effectively highlights the main purpose and techniques used in the trailer sequence through concise sentences:
The trailer uses a montage sequence and fast pacing to set up the narrative and portray the thriller/horror genre. Various shots and camera techniques are analyzed frame-by-frame to understand how they characterize the plot and characters. The trailer leaves the audience questioning what will happen to the two main characters through an ending that contrasts their situations.
The Mean Girls opening establishes the genre as a comedy through loud punk music playing over scenes showing names and credits on everyday items. This creates a fun, relaxed mood. Photos introduce the characters, showing their styles. The opening ends with school chatter, indicating the setting and intended teenage female audience.
The Furious 7 opening establishes the action genre through a hospital destruction scene and intense soundtrack. It introduces the villain character through his cold demeanor amid the chaos. Popular actors' names appear as the hip hop music plays, placing it in modern times.
The Insidious opening builds suspense through slow, gradual credits over a black background with intensifying violin music. Jump scares and double images increase tension and ambiguity,
The video begins with establishing shots of a run-down council estate and an old woman walking her dog. The dog's urine causes a discarded television to spring to life, displaying a distorted face that speaks to the woman. She is then confronted by a gang of children with the face of Aphex Twin. The children chase a man into his van and later smash bins. A creature emerges from the television and screams in the woman's face. It is later shown with the children, all bearing Aphex Twin's face. Through disorienting shots and unsettling imagery, the video aims to frighten viewers.
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the horror film "The Conjuring". It summarizes the film's storyline, about paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren helping a family dealing with demonic activity in their new home. It then analyzes aspects of the trailer, including its 53 cuts, use of music and sound to build tension, and cinematography and editing to create an intense atmosphere. Key elements like darkness, children's laughter and a jump scare involving hands on a woman's shoulders left a lasting impression on audiences.
This document analyzes various technical elements of a scene from the film The Shining that is meant to terrify the main character Danny. It discusses the use of camera shots, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene to build tension and shock value. Specifically, it notes the use of long shots to show Danny's fear, close-ups of his face to convey emotion, flashing between images to startle the audience, and diegetic sound of a tricycle wheel to create a sense of speed and unease. Elements of the scene setting like an axe and blood provide context of a brutal murder. The document concludes by stating this analysis can help with effectively using flashbacks and establishing a scene's location in the author
Three members of a ghost-hunting reality TV show voluntarily lock themselves in an abandoned psychiatric hospital known for paranormal activity to film an episode. They quickly realize the building is alive and preventing them from leaving, trapping them in a maze of hallways. As they become lost and terrorized by ghosts, they start to question their sanity and learn the dark truths of the hospital's past, filming what becomes their final episode. The film uses unsettling music, lighting, and camera techniques to build an eerie atmosphere and imply impending danger for the characters.
The document provides an analysis of the trailer for the 2010 film Shutter Island, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It summarizes the key elements of the trailer, including the target audience, the uses of mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound, and editing techniques. Specifically, it notes that the trailer aims to attract all audiences through its use of tension, action, and mysteries. Mise-en-scene creates a tense atmosphere through dull colors and an isolated asylum setting. The cinematography uses dark titles, close-ups, and flickering shots to intrigue audiences without giving too much away. Sound incorporates tense music that builds suspense, while editing steadily
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A the shining film
1. The Shining Film
Theory Assessment
Movie Breakdown/Underlining: The shining(movie) isa1980 horror filmbasedonStephen
King’s1977 novel The Shining.The storyrevolvesaroundJackTorrance,an aspiringwriterand
recoveringalcoholic,whoreceivesandacceptsapositionasan off-ski seasoncaretakerata Hotel
highup inthe mountains.The filmalsofeaturesJack’swifeandson,WendyTorrance andDanny
Torrance.Danny the youngboypossesses“the shining”,thisallowshimtosee the horrificpastof
the Hotel,the previouscaretakerandwhateventstookplace.There isanothercharactercalledDick
Hallorann,the hotel’scookwhoalsohas“the shining”buthisabilityisdifferenttoDanny’sashe can
telepathicallycommunicatewithotherswhohave “the shining”. The oldcaretakerforthe Hotel off-
seasonwentcrazyand killedwife,twodaughtersandthenhimself. The plotforthe filmis,Jackthe
off-seasoncaretaker,wifeandsonmove tothe Hotel asa familytoavoidbeingapartfor sucha long
periodof time,thisisdue to the fact that inoff-seasonitsnows somuchtheyare isolatedfromthe
restof the worldnot knowthe previouseventsthathadoccurredbefore hand.Duringthisperiod
the familylive anormal life until Danny,Jackssoncomesacrossthe two deaddaughter’sghosts.This
iswhenthe supernatural startsto appear.The supernatural forcesare sostrong that itcausesJack
to lose hissanityandprogressivelybecomesadangertohis wife andson. Jackendsup wantingto
kill hiswife andson,chasingthemaroundthe hotel eventuallyleadingoutside intothe maze where
Jack getslostfollowinghissonsfootprints,losinghiswayresultinginJackfreezingtodeath.
Scene Analysis
The scene I have chosento lookat is at 0:49:18 till 0:51:16 inthe movie.The scene consistsof Danny
ridinghistricycle downahallway,turningrightatthe endthenturningleftaroundanothercorner
endingupina long corridorwiththe twodaughterghosts.The scene thenshowsfacial expressions
slowimageryandhorrificgore.
Camera work/some editing:[Shot1] At the beginningof the scene youhave Dannyridinghistricycle
downthe hall way,the camera is trackingfrombehindbutisslowerthanDannymakingit seemas
thoughthe camera isscared to follow.Thishelpscreate tensionandintensifiesthe factthat you
don’twant toknowwhat’saround the cornerfrom a viewer’spointof view. [Shot2] AsDanny
reachesthe endof the corridorhe turnsthe corner outof the cameras view butthe camerakeeps
movingforwardat the same pass.This givesasuspense tothe nextscene asthe camera angle jump
cuts and turnsintoan overthe shouldershotwhilststill trackingDannyfromcloserbehind.Thisis
usedso the audience cansee whatDannyis seeingbutfrombehindhimwhichmakesitfeelas
thoughyouare withhim.
[Shot2, differentview] Afterturningthe corner,youare presentedwithalongshot,still over
shoulderbutverysymmetrical.Ibelieve thisisusedtodistance Dannyandthe audience fromthe
ghostsand to letthemknowthatsomethingiswrong. [Shot3] The nextshotisa close upof Danny’s
face.Thisallowsthe audience tounderstandhow Dannyisfeelingonanemotional level.Thisisa
useful shotasit will setthe tone forthe scene andwill make the audience feel aneedtohelpDanny
eventhoughtheycan’t. [Shot4] The nextshotis anotherlongshot shouldershot whichisbasically
refreshingwhatyouare actuallylookingatandbeginstoreveal a pattern. [Shot5, 6] The nexttwo
shotsare reverse shotsbetweenDanny’sface andthe longshotover the shouldershothallway,
Kubrickisdoingthisto conditionthe audience togetthemusedtothe quickreverse shotstosetup
a quickshot where we see the firstmurderscene. [Shot7] Inthe murdershot youcan see the two
2. girlslyingdeadonthe groundwithan axe lyingnexttothem.Thisletsthe audience piece together
whatmighthave happenedbutbecause the murderscene came outof nowhere it’sbelow the
contentcurve meaningthatyoudon’thave enoughtime toreact to the shotcreatingdiscontinuity
causingthe audience tobe astoundby whattheyjustsaw.
Throughoutthe scene the camerahas slowlybeengettingclose andclosertothe girls,thiscreates
layersof fearin the audience assupernatural phenomenon canbe scarierup close,thislinks with
the nextshot[Shot8] where Kubrickusesa quickcut to show the nextseenmakingitobviousthat
youare gettingclosertodanger.In thisshotyou are leftwitha full shotshowingthe hallwayinfront
of Danny’sviewwiththe girlsstoodinfront atthe endof the corridor. Thisissomewhatscaryas
Dannyis nowgone fromthe shotand youare leftalone facingthe creepygirls. [Shot9,10] The next
shotis a jumpback to the murderscene creatingmore discontinuitythenquickcuttingbackto
Danny’sface gettinghisfull expressionshowingthathe ishorrifiedbywhathe hasjust seen.AsI
saidbefore the camerais progressivelygettingclosertothe girlswhichhappensinthe nextshot
[shot11] as youhave a full shotshowingjustthe twogirls inthe middle of the screenmakingthem
the centre of attentionwiththe hallwaysurroundingthem. [Shot12] Anotherquickcutback to the
murderscene,bythistime the audience willknow whatisgoingonas theyhave beenfedglimpses
of informationeverytime the murderscene isshowingallowingthemtocollectand piece the
puzzle. [Shot13] The nextshotisa mediumshotof the twogirls,like Isaidthe camera isnow
exceptionallyclose tothe girlsfillingyouwithevil presence andfear. [Shot14] Anotherjumpshotto
the murderscene,thisisthe last time the murderscene isshownwhichshowsthatKubrickhas
givenenoughinformationtothe audience. [Shot15] The nextshot isa close up to Danny’sface
reactingto the horror coveringhiseyeshopingthe girlsleave.Thisshotis12 secondslongwhich
allowsthe audience toprocesswhathasjusthappened. [Shot16] The nextshotisa cut back to the
hallway,the shotisa full shotshowingthe emptyhall,the horrorhaspassed. [Shot17] The nextshot
isa reverse shot,close uponDanny’sface againshowinghisemotion. [Shot18] The nextshotis a
quickcut back to the hallway overthe shoulderlong shotshowingthatDannyisall alone. [Shot19]
The last shotis a reverse shotbackto the close up of Danny,this isthe longestshotof the sequence
as he talksto his friendtonyandtellshimwhathashappened.
Sound/Music:The musicusedinthissequence isveryeerie astheyhave usedviolinstobuildup
tensionthentodropthe jumpscare using a drum. Thismusicisveryuseful because itsounds
extremelyscary/creepyandcanbe workedwell withalarge numberof instruments.The use of this
musicinthis sequence isgood.Forthe firstshot,as Dannyisridinghistricycle downthe hallwaythe
musicstarts to getlouderandlouder.Thisiscreate as there isa cornerat the endof the corridor so
youare worriedaboutwhatwill happenwhenDannyturnsthe corner.Butas Dannyapproachesthe
corner the musicresetsitself asif ittrickedyouinto thinkingthere wouldbe ajumpscare which
helpscatch youoff-guardforthe nextshot,shot2 whenDannyturnsthe firstcorner. Ashe rides
aroundthe firstcornerturningrightthe musicstays at the same temposo that the nextmusicjump
or loudsmash can catch the audience off-guard.Afterturningthe leftcornerwhilstthe camerais
trackingDanny,the twogirlsare revealedatthe endof the corridormakinga loudsmash noise.This
isusedfor surprise.
At thispointDannyislookingatthe girlsandknowshe’sindanger.The musicchangesto a low evil
consistentsoundof atrumpet.Thischangesa little until the girlsstarttalking.Once theysay“come
playwithus” a pianoisused.A pianocan make veryscary soundswhichare usedinthissequence.
Theyalsouse the pianotoset upfor the murder scenesto make themmore abruptwhentheyare
flashedonthe screen.Whenthe twogirlssay“come playwithusDanny” there isan abnormal pause
betweenthe twoscenes,this isuseful tosustainthe tension.Aftershowingthe firstmurderscene
3. all of the instrumentsbeginplayingagainmakingthe musicsoundmore dramaticandscary. This
keepsplayinguntilDannytakeshishandsof hisface aftercoveringhiseyesrevealing thatthe
hallwayisempty,atthispointthe musicisplayingthisone soundthatis extremelychilling.From
thenon the musiccalms downbut whenDannypullsoutTony (hisfinger) andstartstalkingtohim
the musicbuildsupa small amountbut thendissipates.
Mise on scene:The firstthingInoticedinthissequence isthe factthat Danny’stricycle hasa blue
back panel thatis shapedlike adress.Ifeelsasthoughthiswasto make Danny looklike he’swearing
a dressand that he couldbecome a ghostlike them.It’slike Kubrickishintingtothe audience what
mighthappentoDanny.
Anotherthingisthe clothingDannyiswearing.He iswearingtwojumpersone redandone blue,this
linkstothe murderscene ina waybecause of the bloodstainsonthe wall anddresses.The blood
resemblesthe redandthe girl’sdressesresemblingthe blue.Alsothe facthe iswearingthe red
jumperoverthe blue jumpershowingthathe mightbe inthe same situationlateroninthe film.
Stickingwithmurderscene we are shownthe weaponusedtomurderthe twogirls,the axe.This
letsthe audience understandhowthe girlsdiedbutalsolinkstolateronwhenthe same weaponis
usedbyJack Torrance.
Throughoutthissequence Kubrickhasusedsymmetrytorepresentthe twogirls.Youcanclearlysee
inthe longhallwayoverthe shouldershotinshot2 that the girlsare basicallymirroringeachother,
thissame symmetry isshowninthe murderscene as the girls are lyingonthe floorandare perfectly
placedto mirroreach other,one isfacingone wayand one is facingthe other,the legsare placedin
the same spot and youcan see they’ve bothbeenaxedinthe same spot.Thislinkswiththe factthat
Jack Torrance hastwo differentpersonalitiesandthatanythingwithsymmetryisdangerouslike
room 237’s doors,whichisthe onlyroom witha double door entrance. Keepingonthe topicof the
twogirls,at the beginningof the filmasJackand is familyare beingshownaroundthe hotel yousee
3 pairsof girlsleavingthe hotel,Ibelieve thishasalinktothe fact that two girlswere murdered.Not
sure though.
A verynoticeable aspectaboutthissequence isthe factthatyou can actuallyworkout the location
of the murder,as itis justdownthe hallwayfromwhere the Torrance’sare stayinginthe movie.At
0:35:23 as Wendyleavesthe elevatoryoucansee the hallwaywhere the murdertookplace inthe
background. Thislinkstothe fact that inother scene’swhenthe cameraistrackingDannyon his
tricycle as he isactuallydoinga specificcircuitoverandoveragain.The thenlinkstowhat the two
girlsare sayingandthat Dannywill be playingwiththemforeverandeverandevergoingaroundhis
circuit.
Theme Analysis
Themes:Family,FatherIssues,Violence,Supernatural,Mystery,Isolation,Mortalityand
Manipulation.
Family:The shiningfilmrevolvesaroundtwofamilies,the deadandthe living,eachfamilymember
has theirownproblemsthroughoutthe moviebutitismore focusedonJack and DannyTorrance. At
the beginningof the film,youare shownthe familyhappytogetherbutbythe endof the movie Jack
has formedissuesandthe familyhasfallenapart.Dannytriestokill hismotherbutisstoppedbyhis
motherwakingupand Jack has gone fall psychopathand triestokill bothMandyand Danny.
FatherIssues:Throughoutthe filmJackTorrance is slowlyinfluencedandmanipulatedbythe super
natural,he starts writingthe same wordsoverandover inhisbook,and becomesaggressive
4. towardsWendyforno reason.Afterdiscoveringthe womeninroom237 he decidesnottotell his
wife andkeepittoohimself.
Violence:WhenJackfullyloseshismindhe turnstoviolencetosorthimself outresultinginusingan
axe to attemptto kill WendyandDanny.A big influence onthisstate isthe fact that Jack isan
alcoholicwhichalsoplaysapart in himlosinghismind.
SuperNatural:The movie containsalarge numberof supernatural beings,the twogirls,the women
in237 and everyone atthe dinnerpartywhichwaseitherjacksimaginationorghosts.The super
natural playthe role of manipulatingJackandscaringWendyandDanny.
Mystery:From the beginningof the filmyouare leftwithmysteryastowhythe oldcare taker killed
hisfamilyandhimself.Due tothe factthat Jack wasinfluencedbythe supernatural mainly.Isolation
couldn’thave beenthe onlyfactorthatdrove the old caretakerto lose hissanity.
Isolation:Isolationisabigpart in the film, thisisshownclearlyinthe openingscenewhenJackis
drivinghiscar throughthe mountainsalone.Anotherscene where Ithinkisolationisrelevantis
whenJackis throwingthe tennisball atthe wall andcatchingit himself thisshowshe hasnoone to
talkto who can relate withhimthrowhisstruggles.
Mortality:Mortalitymeaningnumberof deathsinthe same locationisshowninthe filmwhenyou
are toldaboutthe old caretakerkillinghiswife,daughtersandthenhimself.
Manipulation:Manipulationplaysahuge role inthe movie asJack the maincharacter ismanipulated
and turnedagainsthisownfamilybythe supernatural,youcan clearlyspota problemwithJack
whenhe visitsroom237 discoversthe womenandthenliestoWendysayingthatthere wasn’t
anyone there,thisisthe pointwhenyouknow he haschosenthe wrongpath.
Auteur analysis:
Full Metal Jacket
Themes: Isolation, psychological, war,
Camera Work/Angles: Tracking, panning, close ups.
Genre analysis
Genre’s:Horror,mystery,thrillerandPsychologicalHorror
General genre analysis:The movie ishorrorbecause itcontainsscenesthatare horrificand
terrifying.The movieisthrillerbecause of the range of feelingsitgivestothe audience,atone
momentyouwill be veryonedge withanxietyandthengofromanxioustoexcitedorterrified.The
movie ismysteryfromthe beginningtill andevenafteryouwatchthe filmasyouare still leftwitha
huge amountof unansweredordiscoveredtheory’s/questions.The movieisbasedaround
Psychological horrorwhichisbroughtonheavilyusingthe sound,imageryandcharacter.
Horror: The horror genre isgiventoa movie whenitmakesitsaudience feel fear,shockordisgustis
a bad way.Which iswhyit’sthe perfectlabel for“The Shining”.The reasonthe shiningisinthe
horror genre is because half of the movie putsonedge andgivesyougenuine fearmakingyou
scared.The horrordefinitelybeginswhenDanny,Jackssonencountersthe twogirlsatthe endof
the hallway,due tothe musicand atmosphere Kubrickhascreatedduringthe film the audience is
5. alreadyina worriedstate.The murderscene isdefinitelywhatcreatesthe firststepsintocallingthis
filma horroras itshowstwodeadbodieslyingonthe groundcoveredinblood.Butthat’sonlythe
beginning,afterall of the midhorror scenestake place like Jacksencounterwiththe womeninroom
237 the real horror beginswithjacktryingtokill hiswife andsonwithan axe.
In the movie alone there are multiple famoussceneswhichreallydefinedthe horrorgenre inone
piece.The mainscene iswhenJackusesthe axe to cut/smashthroughthe bathroomdoor to reach
hiswife sohe can kill her.Thisscene alone hasthe audience experience all of the emotionsthatare
includedinthe horrorgenre.Youare terrifiedwhenhe nearlybreaksdownthe doorbutrelieved
whenWendymanagestofendhimoff usinga knife,thisalsolinksinwiththe Thrillergenre asyou
are experiencingalarge amountof emotionsina single scene. Thisscene alone isdefinitelyone of
the most iconichorrorscenescreated. Anothergoodhorrorscene iswhen Jackis kissingthe women
inroom 237 butthenlooksinthe mirror seeinghertrue form, thisscene isdisgustingand
frighteningatthe same time asone momentyouthinkJack ischeatingonhiswife andthe nextyou
are infearof the monster.
Thriller:The thrillergenre isthe moodscreatedgivingviewersheightenedfeelingsof suspense,
excitement,surprise,anticipationandanxiety.Thrillerplaysabigrole in“The Shining”as the movie
createslarge amountsof suspense andanticipation. The tricycle murderscene isthe bestscene to
describe the amountof suspense andanticipation.Throughthe wholescene youhave noidea
what’sgoingto happenbutyoustart to try and predictwhat’sgoingtohappenas the suspense isso
long.Atthe beginningof the murderscene there isacamera track of Dannyridinghistricycle down
the hallwaywiththe musicgettingscarierandscarier.Atthe endof the hallwaythere isa corner.
The camera onlytracks Danny¼ of the waydownthe hallwayandkeepsfilmingeventhoughDanny
has turnedthe corner,thiscreatesan extremelylarge amountof suspenseasyouhave no idea
what’saroundthe corner. You alsogetmisledinthisscene asthere isanothercornerafterthe
camera changesshotback to Dannyshowingthe actual horror scene.
Mystery:Mysteryis whenyouare shownsomethingthathasa reasonbehinditthatyoudon’tknow
yetand youwant to findout.Atthe beginningof the filmwhenyoudiscover thatthe oldcaretaker
had killedhiswhole familyandhimself youare leftwithmultiple reasonsastowhy he killedhis
familycreatingmystery,there isalarge numberof mysteriesleftforthe audience afterwatchingthe
filmbutmainlythe mysterybehindthe photoshownatthe endof the movie whichcontainsJack
Torrance at a dinnerpartyin 1921, there isiconographyinthisphotographas Jack Torrance is
makingan devil pose fromthe TarotCard (XV) deckwhichresembleshimassome sortof devil too,
eventhoughthe filmissetin1975. Kubrickclaimsthatthe hotel hasthe powertoreincarnate some
of the oldgueststhusreincarnatingthe care takerJack, havingthe whole ordeal playoveragainbut
thistime havingJackdie insteadof himkillinghis familyandthenhimself again.
Psychological Horror:Psychological Horrorisa subgenre of horrorthat reliesonmental,emotional
and psychological statestofrighten,disturborunsettlethe audience.Thisgenre isheavily
implementedintothe filmwhichmakesthe filmone of the bestPsychological Horror’severcreated.
The murderscene isdefinitelyone of the mostpsychologicallyimpactful scenesinthe filmdue to
the tensioncreatedbythe suspense andsound.The scene issowell done thatitdoesn’thave touse
jumpscaresand scared monsterstoscare the livinghell outof the audience,itjustneedsalong
hallways,twocreepyyounggirlsandscarymusic.Thisis a true masterpiece.Whatputsthe audience
issuch a frightenedstate ishowthe distance betweenDannyandthe twoGirlscreatestension.Evil
ismuch more scary from far awaythan itis up close because fromfarawayyou know it’scoming
whichbuildsmore tensionthenitwouldjumpscare havingashortburstof fear.If the fearis
consistentthroughoutthe scene thenthe filmisable tocontrol the audience’semotions.
6. Context:
The Shining was released in 1980 and was adapted from the novel of the same name by
bestselling horror writer Stephen King. Despite the love most people have for “The shining”
movie, Stephen King thinks otherwise, his point is understandable as you can actually see it
yourself. Stephen compares the book and movie as opposites, “The book is hot, and the
movie is cold; the book ends in fire, and the movie in ice”. Stephens main reason he hates
the film is the fact that from the beginning Jack Nicolson plays the role over the top and
makes Jack Torrance look like a serial killer from the start which is different to the book as
Jack Torrance in the book has an arc where you see him trying to be good and little by little
he transforms into a crazy person. He also states that “Wendy Torrance is just presented as
a screaming dishrag” that too is also understandable but for those that haven’t read the
book will not understand why Stephen hates the film.
Stanley Kubrick turned down the directing of both The Exorcist (1973) and Exorcist 2: The
Heretic (1977), one reason as to why Kubrick might have turned these offers down is the
fact that Kubrick thinks “The whole idea of God is absurd”, this can been seen as religion as
a whole is absent from Kubrick’s films.
I believe the book and movie were created in the shadow of the chaos, both political and
social, that were taking place in America in the 60s and 70s. The 1970s was a continuation of
the 60s. In the 1970s, women, African Americans, Native Americans, gays and lesbians and
other marginalized people continued their fight for equality and many Americans joined the
protest against the ongoing war in Vietnam. By the end of the decade, these divisions and
disappointments had set a tone for public life that many would argue is still with us today.
Due to the fact that the myth of America’s military superiority had been unmasked and the
entire concept of the American dream had been called into question. America could be seen
as a madhouse level to The Overlook Hotel in “The Shining”.