2. WOMEN IN BLACK
In this shot you can see that the 3 girls
are looking up at something however
the audience don’t know what is it. This
is then creating an enigma code which
is commonly used in horror films as
many people are scared of the
unknown.
Also it makes the audience want to
know what they are looking
at, therefore they would carry on
watching.
Some of the decor is established such
as old fashioned curtains and rug
which is suggesting that they are in a
old house which is commonly used in
horror films.
3. There is several close up of dolls in the opening
sequence. This is then suggesting that they are
important and that something is going to
happen to them.
Also I feel that it emphasizes the children's
innocence as they are only dolls. However dolls
are commonly used in horror films as they can
bring a lot of fear to people.
The dolls could be representing the girls as they
are soon to become vulnerable and under the
control of someone else like the dolls are
controlled by the girls.
4. In this shot you can see 3 girls
playing with their toy, this is
commonly used in horror films as the
children's innocence can be turned
into evil therefore creating scary
characters.
Also the fact that they are just
playing , shows their innocence as
they are oblivious of what is going to
happen.
This master shot would not
necessary be scary without the
music.
The nursery like music creates a
mystical, scary atmosphere which
makes the audience feel on edge.
5. The representation of the girls
through the dolls in further shown
when there is a close up of of one
of the girls stepping on the doll and
breaking it. This then followed by
the 3 girls jumping out the window
which then kills them. Therefore
you u could say that these two
actions relate to each other.
