The document provides an in-depth analysis of the film "Let The Right One In" through discussion of its use of camerawork, sound, editing, and mise-en-scene. Camera shots like high and low angles are used to portray characters as powerful or vulnerable. Sound is also used purposefully, like amplified noises to create tension. Mise-en-scene explores how colors, clothing, and settings convey meaning and set the unsettling tone of the film.
The document analyzes themes in the film Fight Club, including:
- The Narrator and Marla experience isolation due to lack of satisfaction in their lives, finding connection through support groups.
- Both the Narrator and Tyler lacked strong male role models growing up and have been influenced by unrealistic standards from advertising.
- Tyler believes that using chaos and destruction, as through Project Mayhem, will lead to positive change, but this plan spins out of control.
- The film critiques consumerism and how people use purchases to find meaning and happiness rather than addressing deeper issues.
This poster analyzes the film poster for the movie Sinister. It summarizes:
1) The poster establishes the horror genre through visual elements like the demonic eyes and blood imagery. It also creates intrigue around the antagonist through the tagline.
2) Strategic use of a little girl aims to elicit fear as innocent victims are common in horror. Her bloodied hand and hidden face imply demonic control.
3) Dull colors and contrasts between red and white effectively set a disturbing tone and imply corruption of innocence.
4) Minor details like the actors' names aim to attract audiences through recognition without revealing the plot.
Este documento habla sobre la importancia de jugar con otros niños de manera pacífica y compartir. Explica que aunque los niños disfrutan jugando juntos, pelear, quitar los juguetes o romper los juegos de otros niños no está bien y hace que los demás niños ya no quieran jugar.
Codes and conventions of the thriller genreJasonsA2Media
A thriller follows a protagonist battling an antagonist to restore order after equilibrium is disrupted. Conventions include quick cuts, shadows, tense music, and changing shot angles. The protagonist is often brave while the antagonist seeks revenge. Cinematography uses close-ups of the protagonist and quick, hidden shots of the antagonist. Editing uses jump cuts and cross-cutting to build suspense. Music and sound add tension. Mise-en-scene establishes the theme through location, low-key lighting, costumes, and composition.
The document provides an analysis of the opening title sequence of the film "The Conjuring". It summarizes that the sequence uses grainy photos of the real Perron family and investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren to set up the story and connote that supernatural spirits will play a role. Throughout, the camera remains fixed to build tension and sound effects like crow noises are used to emphasize the dramatic tone. Disturbing images such as the Annabelle doll are also included to create an unsettling atmosphere.
The document analyzes a scene from the film "Children of Men" that portrays lower-class society. The scene takes place in a run-down cafe where the lower-class patrons cannot afford their own TV and come to watch the news. Details of the dirty mugs and tacky wallpaper establish the cafe's low income environment. The characters wear dark, cheap clothing instead of fashionable attire. The slow editing and handheld camerawork immerse the viewer in the scene. Sounds of traffic and debris in the streets further portray the area as the underbelly of society where the upper classes do not venture. Violence from the cafe exploding matches what is typically associated with the lower classes.
This trailer for a horror film establishes the relationship between two outsider characters, Oskar and Eli, in a small town in Sweden. Oskar is frequently bullied at school and finds acceptance in his friendship with Eli, but signs indicate that Eli may not be human. Through the use of low-key lighting and unsettling sounds, the trailer builds a dark and disturbing atmosphere. Shots of violent acts, a dead body, and a woman shaking in a hospital bed suggest supernatural threats. While Oskar seems to find hope in his friendship with Eli, clues about her white skin and inability to feel cold foreshadow that she may be a vampire, endangering Oskar and the town.
The document analyzes themes in the film Fight Club, including:
- The Narrator and Marla experience isolation due to lack of satisfaction in their lives, finding connection through support groups.
- Both the Narrator and Tyler lacked strong male role models growing up and have been influenced by unrealistic standards from advertising.
- Tyler believes that using chaos and destruction, as through Project Mayhem, will lead to positive change, but this plan spins out of control.
- The film critiques consumerism and how people use purchases to find meaning and happiness rather than addressing deeper issues.
This poster analyzes the film poster for the movie Sinister. It summarizes:
1) The poster establishes the horror genre through visual elements like the demonic eyes and blood imagery. It also creates intrigue around the antagonist through the tagline.
2) Strategic use of a little girl aims to elicit fear as innocent victims are common in horror. Her bloodied hand and hidden face imply demonic control.
3) Dull colors and contrasts between red and white effectively set a disturbing tone and imply corruption of innocence.
4) Minor details like the actors' names aim to attract audiences through recognition without revealing the plot.
Este documento habla sobre la importancia de jugar con otros niños de manera pacífica y compartir. Explica que aunque los niños disfrutan jugando juntos, pelear, quitar los juguetes o romper los juegos de otros niños no está bien y hace que los demás niños ya no quieran jugar.
Codes and conventions of the thriller genreJasonsA2Media
A thriller follows a protagonist battling an antagonist to restore order after equilibrium is disrupted. Conventions include quick cuts, shadows, tense music, and changing shot angles. The protagonist is often brave while the antagonist seeks revenge. Cinematography uses close-ups of the protagonist and quick, hidden shots of the antagonist. Editing uses jump cuts and cross-cutting to build suspense. Music and sound add tension. Mise-en-scene establishes the theme through location, low-key lighting, costumes, and composition.
The document provides an analysis of the opening title sequence of the film "The Conjuring". It summarizes that the sequence uses grainy photos of the real Perron family and investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren to set up the story and connote that supernatural spirits will play a role. Throughout, the camera remains fixed to build tension and sound effects like crow noises are used to emphasize the dramatic tone. Disturbing images such as the Annabelle doll are also included to create an unsettling atmosphere.
The document analyzes a scene from the film "Children of Men" that portrays lower-class society. The scene takes place in a run-down cafe where the lower-class patrons cannot afford their own TV and come to watch the news. Details of the dirty mugs and tacky wallpaper establish the cafe's low income environment. The characters wear dark, cheap clothing instead of fashionable attire. The slow editing and handheld camerawork immerse the viewer in the scene. Sounds of traffic and debris in the streets further portray the area as the underbelly of society where the upper classes do not venture. Violence from the cafe exploding matches what is typically associated with the lower classes.
This trailer for a horror film establishes the relationship between two outsider characters, Oskar and Eli, in a small town in Sweden. Oskar is frequently bullied at school and finds acceptance in his friendship with Eli, but signs indicate that Eli may not be human. Through the use of low-key lighting and unsettling sounds, the trailer builds a dark and disturbing atmosphere. Shots of violent acts, a dead body, and a woman shaking in a hospital bed suggest supernatural threats. While Oskar seems to find hope in his friendship with Eli, clues about her white skin and inability to feel cold foreshadow that she may be a vampire, endangering Oskar and the town.
The trailer uses sound and imagery to build tension and intrigue around the relationship between vampire Eli and bullied boy Oskar. Scenes of Oskar being tormented are juxtaposed with increasingly disturbing shots of Eli's violent nature to raise questions about her character. The use of music, lighting and editing keeps audiences unsettled as clues emerge that Eli is a vampire who kills to survive, yet cares for Oskar. A quote praising the film as a "masterpiece" is displayed to encourage viewers to learn more.
The document provides an analysis of the sound design used in the 2008 film Let the Right One In. It notes that the film uses minimal sound and long periods of silence to create tension and focus on the characters. Specific scenes are discussed where sound amplifies moments of violence or emotion. Overall, the analysis argues that the sparse sound design enhances the chilling atmosphere and suspense of the film.
The opening title sequence of Fight Club begins inside the microscopic view of a body, immersed the viewer in the psychological inner workings. Shots progress through the body before emerging in a close up of a character's sweaty forehead with a gun in their mouth. This establishes the psychological thriller genre and sinister tone. The first line of dialogue references the mysterious Tyler Durden, hooking the audience's interest in this significant character.
The trailer uses various film techniques to build tension and scare the audience. It begins with establishing shots of a train and isolated house to set the ominous tone. Close-ups of the protagonist reveal his fear and uncertainty. Foreboding music plays as he explores the dark, abandoned house. Jump scares and images of children in danger heighten the fear. The climax shows a ghostly figure screaming at the protagonist. Throughout, the use of low lighting and isolated settings encodes the narrative with supernatural mystery and leaves the audience unsettled.
The document provides an analysis of conventions used in the opening scenes of three thriller films: The Sixth Sense (1999), Gone Girl (2014), and Divergent (2014). It discusses how each film establishes conventions related to mise-en-scene, camera work, and sound design. Key points analyzed include the use of lighting, shot types, music, and diegetic sounds to set mood, foreshadow events, and provide context about characters and themes.
This trailer analysis summarizes the key elements of the trailer for the film "Let the Right One In" in 3 sentences:
The trailer establishes the relationship between 12-year-old Oskar and his mysterious new neighbor Eli, showing their developing friendship amid scenes of bullying and violence perpetrated by Eli as a vampire. Sound design and cinematography create an eerie atmosphere, while revealing clues about the characters and 1980s Swedish setting. The trailer builds tension through its editing, music, and disturbing images to leave viewers questioning the nature of Eli and her relationship with Oskar.
The opening sequence of Insidious effectively sets up the horror genre through various cinematic techniques. It begins with ominous, unsettling music and slow edits that build tension. The abandoned house setting is a horror convention. Red titles representing blood and the smudging effect cause discomfort. Character introductions show an innocent family but hint at a darker element. Mysterious lighting, slow pacing, and an ominous grandfather clock repeating foreshadow its importance to the plot and create an eerie atmosphere. These elements come together to unease the audience and signal this is a horror film.
The document analyzes conventions used in a horror movie trailer to create fear and tension in the audience. It discusses the use of low lighting, isolated settings, ominous music, jump scares with loud sounds, fast editing, handheld camera work, wide shots showing antagonists behind unaware protagonists, and eye line matches that put the audience in the perspective of the frightened characters. All of these techniques are employed to engage the audience and make them fearful of what might happen.
The opening scene of Black Swan shows a stick of chalk being dragged across a sheet to mimic ballet movements. The chalk starts smoothly but then cracks, mirroring the tension between grace and frustration. Dark colors and an old-fashioned sepia filter set a moody tone. Stylized text titles fade away quickly, hinting at a hidden meaning beneath the film's surface. Together, these visual and editing elements immerse viewers in the world of ballet while foreshadowing inner conflict.
Opening Sequences Of 3 Fantasy Genre Filmsimanshafi
The labyrinth opening sequence uses magical elements like twinkling lights and sounds to set a fantasy tone. An owl that appears throughout hints at themes of being watched. Shots of a girl's bedroom filled with toys, fairy tales, and a goblin statue further position the film as fantasy. The changing music speeds create an ominous feeling. Jumanji's opening shows two children burying a chest at night, foreshadowing later events. Dialogue hints at the chest's discovery impacting someone's soul. Night at the Museum's opening features twinkly music over shots of a city transitioning from dawn to dusk, with the glowing museum at night suggesting life inside relating to the film's narrative.
The opening scene of the film establishes mystery and suspense. Non-diegetic sounds and references to chaos theory hint that small events will have major consequences. Tracking shots show an uneasy character hiding from unseen pursuers under low-key lighting, leaving his identity and location ambiguous. As he writes a note saying he will die, the audience learns he is a victim trying to save someone. Shots of the character and the sounds of pursuers increase tension as the audience wonders what led to this point. The film targets science fiction and thriller fans by presenting an intelligent story about the butterfly effect.
The opening sequence of 'The Conjuring' sets an ominous tone through its dark color palette and unsettling string music. It introduces the main characters, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, through a flashback story told by other characters. Ed and Lorraine are depicted as respected experts in a university lecture scene. The sequence establishes that the film is based on real events involving the Warrens and their investigations. It hints that the film will be a scary supernatural thriller in the vein of 'The Exorcist' through visual cues and an increasing sense of tension and unease created by the music.
The trailer for Chernobyl Diaries uses various film techniques to set up tension and build suspense. It begins by establishing the storyline of a group of tourists exploring Chernobyl, then shows footage of the real-life disaster. As the characters arrive in Chernobyl, ominous sounds are heard and they realize they may not be alone. Shots of a creepy doll and disturbed objects imply a threatening presence. The trailer references the director of Paranormal Activity to draw in fans of that successful horror film. It culminates with characters fleeing from an unseen antagonist, leaving viewers wanting to find out who or what threatens them.
The lighting creates a gloomy, nighttime atmosphere that isolates the characters and makes them vulnerable. Shots of a romantic dinner establish the couple's tranquility before danger intrudes. Fast editing cuts between disturbing images to overwhelm the audience with tension. Handheld camera work and shots of the unseen antagonists behind the protagonists increase the audience's fear for the couple's safety.
The document analyzes the shower scene from Psycho (1960) and the opening sequence of The Sixth Sense (1999). For Psycho, it discusses how the black and white filming, lack of dialogue, camera angles, editing, music, and sounds are used to build suspense and tension during the iconic shower scene murder. For The Sixth Sense, it examines how the opening credits, lighting, costumes, camera shots, composition, editing, eye-line matching, zooming, and music/sounds are employed to introduce the characters and setting while hinting at mystery and threat.
The opening scene of "The Book of Eli" effectively establishes mystery and intrigue. It introduces the main character Eli as he encounters a vulnerable-looking woman who turns out to be part of a bandit group. Eli then easily kills all the bandits in an impressive fight scene. Questions are raised about Eli's abilities, the book he carries, and the post-apocalyptic setting. Low-key lighting, a dead body, and Eli's solitary nature set an ominous tone and genre of action/horror film.
Let the Right One In - Trailer AnalysisZoeRadford1
The trailer summarizes the plot of the Swedish film "Let the Right One In" which follows a bullied 12-year-old boy named Oskar who befriends his mysterious new neighbor, Eli. It is revealed that Eli is actually a vampire. The trailer uses sound design and music to create tension and unease. Through the visuals and dialogue, the unusual relationship between Oskar and Eli is established, with hints that it may be more than just friendship. Scenes of violence and murder depict Eli's nature as a vampire while the winter setting in Sweden shown through mise-en-scene enhances the chilling atmosphere.
The document provides an analysis of the short film "Lovefield" through discussing various film techniques used. It summarizes that the title is initially misleading by suggesting a love story but the film is actually a horror. Sound and cinematography aim to unsettle the audience and make them feel unsafe. Throughout the film, a crow observes the main character and adds to the unsettling tone. However, towards the end, the editing uses brighter lighting and music to convey a more hopeful message as a twist is revealed involving new life.
The document provides an analysis of the short film "Lovefield" through discussing various film techniques used. It summarizes that the title is initially misleading by suggesting a love story but the film is actually a horror. Sound and cinematography are used to create an unsettling atmosphere through a creaking sign and watchful crow. Unexpectedly, towards the end high-key lighting, music and slower editing create an uplifting mood as it is revealed the film depicts bringing new life into the world after pain and discomfort of love's passing.
The opening scene of Insidious establishes a horror tone with red titles against a black background. The boy's bedroom is shown to be dark and mysterious, with shadows that seem to move in sync with the camera. A woman holding a candle is revealed, appearing as a ghost or monster. This contrasts with the innocent sleeping boy and sets up common horror conventions. Later, establishing shots of a haunted house are shown in black and white, with supernatural occurrences happening as the names of actors appear. A slanted clock is zoomed into suddenly, hinting it may be possessed and important to the story.
The trailer uses sound and imagery to build tension and intrigue around the relationship between vampire Eli and bullied boy Oskar. Scenes of Oskar being tormented are juxtaposed with increasingly disturbing shots of Eli's violent nature to raise questions about her character. The use of music, lighting and editing keeps audiences unsettled as clues emerge that Eli is a vampire who kills to survive, yet cares for Oskar. A quote praising the film as a "masterpiece" is displayed to encourage viewers to learn more.
The document provides an analysis of the sound design used in the 2008 film Let the Right One In. It notes that the film uses minimal sound and long periods of silence to create tension and focus on the characters. Specific scenes are discussed where sound amplifies moments of violence or emotion. Overall, the analysis argues that the sparse sound design enhances the chilling atmosphere and suspense of the film.
The opening title sequence of Fight Club begins inside the microscopic view of a body, immersed the viewer in the psychological inner workings. Shots progress through the body before emerging in a close up of a character's sweaty forehead with a gun in their mouth. This establishes the psychological thriller genre and sinister tone. The first line of dialogue references the mysterious Tyler Durden, hooking the audience's interest in this significant character.
The trailer uses various film techniques to build tension and scare the audience. It begins with establishing shots of a train and isolated house to set the ominous tone. Close-ups of the protagonist reveal his fear and uncertainty. Foreboding music plays as he explores the dark, abandoned house. Jump scares and images of children in danger heighten the fear. The climax shows a ghostly figure screaming at the protagonist. Throughout, the use of low lighting and isolated settings encodes the narrative with supernatural mystery and leaves the audience unsettled.
The document provides an analysis of conventions used in the opening scenes of three thriller films: The Sixth Sense (1999), Gone Girl (2014), and Divergent (2014). It discusses how each film establishes conventions related to mise-en-scene, camera work, and sound design. Key points analyzed include the use of lighting, shot types, music, and diegetic sounds to set mood, foreshadow events, and provide context about characters and themes.
This trailer analysis summarizes the key elements of the trailer for the film "Let the Right One In" in 3 sentences:
The trailer establishes the relationship between 12-year-old Oskar and his mysterious new neighbor Eli, showing their developing friendship amid scenes of bullying and violence perpetrated by Eli as a vampire. Sound design and cinematography create an eerie atmosphere, while revealing clues about the characters and 1980s Swedish setting. The trailer builds tension through its editing, music, and disturbing images to leave viewers questioning the nature of Eli and her relationship with Oskar.
The opening sequence of Insidious effectively sets up the horror genre through various cinematic techniques. It begins with ominous, unsettling music and slow edits that build tension. The abandoned house setting is a horror convention. Red titles representing blood and the smudging effect cause discomfort. Character introductions show an innocent family but hint at a darker element. Mysterious lighting, slow pacing, and an ominous grandfather clock repeating foreshadow its importance to the plot and create an eerie atmosphere. These elements come together to unease the audience and signal this is a horror film.
The document analyzes conventions used in a horror movie trailer to create fear and tension in the audience. It discusses the use of low lighting, isolated settings, ominous music, jump scares with loud sounds, fast editing, handheld camera work, wide shots showing antagonists behind unaware protagonists, and eye line matches that put the audience in the perspective of the frightened characters. All of these techniques are employed to engage the audience and make them fearful of what might happen.
The opening scene of Black Swan shows a stick of chalk being dragged across a sheet to mimic ballet movements. The chalk starts smoothly but then cracks, mirroring the tension between grace and frustration. Dark colors and an old-fashioned sepia filter set a moody tone. Stylized text titles fade away quickly, hinting at a hidden meaning beneath the film's surface. Together, these visual and editing elements immerse viewers in the world of ballet while foreshadowing inner conflict.
Opening Sequences Of 3 Fantasy Genre Filmsimanshafi
The labyrinth opening sequence uses magical elements like twinkling lights and sounds to set a fantasy tone. An owl that appears throughout hints at themes of being watched. Shots of a girl's bedroom filled with toys, fairy tales, and a goblin statue further position the film as fantasy. The changing music speeds create an ominous feeling. Jumanji's opening shows two children burying a chest at night, foreshadowing later events. Dialogue hints at the chest's discovery impacting someone's soul. Night at the Museum's opening features twinkly music over shots of a city transitioning from dawn to dusk, with the glowing museum at night suggesting life inside relating to the film's narrative.
The opening scene of the film establishes mystery and suspense. Non-diegetic sounds and references to chaos theory hint that small events will have major consequences. Tracking shots show an uneasy character hiding from unseen pursuers under low-key lighting, leaving his identity and location ambiguous. As he writes a note saying he will die, the audience learns he is a victim trying to save someone. Shots of the character and the sounds of pursuers increase tension as the audience wonders what led to this point. The film targets science fiction and thriller fans by presenting an intelligent story about the butterfly effect.
The opening sequence of 'The Conjuring' sets an ominous tone through its dark color palette and unsettling string music. It introduces the main characters, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, through a flashback story told by other characters. Ed and Lorraine are depicted as respected experts in a university lecture scene. The sequence establishes that the film is based on real events involving the Warrens and their investigations. It hints that the film will be a scary supernatural thriller in the vein of 'The Exorcist' through visual cues and an increasing sense of tension and unease created by the music.
The trailer for Chernobyl Diaries uses various film techniques to set up tension and build suspense. It begins by establishing the storyline of a group of tourists exploring Chernobyl, then shows footage of the real-life disaster. As the characters arrive in Chernobyl, ominous sounds are heard and they realize they may not be alone. Shots of a creepy doll and disturbed objects imply a threatening presence. The trailer references the director of Paranormal Activity to draw in fans of that successful horror film. It culminates with characters fleeing from an unseen antagonist, leaving viewers wanting to find out who or what threatens them.
The lighting creates a gloomy, nighttime atmosphere that isolates the characters and makes them vulnerable. Shots of a romantic dinner establish the couple's tranquility before danger intrudes. Fast editing cuts between disturbing images to overwhelm the audience with tension. Handheld camera work and shots of the unseen antagonists behind the protagonists increase the audience's fear for the couple's safety.
The document analyzes the shower scene from Psycho (1960) and the opening sequence of The Sixth Sense (1999). For Psycho, it discusses how the black and white filming, lack of dialogue, camera angles, editing, music, and sounds are used to build suspense and tension during the iconic shower scene murder. For The Sixth Sense, it examines how the opening credits, lighting, costumes, camera shots, composition, editing, eye-line matching, zooming, and music/sounds are employed to introduce the characters and setting while hinting at mystery and threat.
The opening scene of "The Book of Eli" effectively establishes mystery and intrigue. It introduces the main character Eli as he encounters a vulnerable-looking woman who turns out to be part of a bandit group. Eli then easily kills all the bandits in an impressive fight scene. Questions are raised about Eli's abilities, the book he carries, and the post-apocalyptic setting. Low-key lighting, a dead body, and Eli's solitary nature set an ominous tone and genre of action/horror film.
Let the Right One In - Trailer AnalysisZoeRadford1
The trailer summarizes the plot of the Swedish film "Let the Right One In" which follows a bullied 12-year-old boy named Oskar who befriends his mysterious new neighbor, Eli. It is revealed that Eli is actually a vampire. The trailer uses sound design and music to create tension and unease. Through the visuals and dialogue, the unusual relationship between Oskar and Eli is established, with hints that it may be more than just friendship. Scenes of violence and murder depict Eli's nature as a vampire while the winter setting in Sweden shown through mise-en-scene enhances the chilling atmosphere.
The document provides an analysis of the short film "Lovefield" through discussing various film techniques used. It summarizes that the title is initially misleading by suggesting a love story but the film is actually a horror. Sound and cinematography aim to unsettle the audience and make them feel unsafe. Throughout the film, a crow observes the main character and adds to the unsettling tone. However, towards the end, the editing uses brighter lighting and music to convey a more hopeful message as a twist is revealed involving new life.
The document provides an analysis of the short film "Lovefield" through discussing various film techniques used. It summarizes that the title is initially misleading by suggesting a love story but the film is actually a horror. Sound and cinematography are used to create an unsettling atmosphere through a creaking sign and watchful crow. Unexpectedly, towards the end high-key lighting, music and slower editing create an uplifting mood as it is revealed the film depicts bringing new life into the world after pain and discomfort of love's passing.
The opening scene of Insidious establishes a horror tone with red titles against a black background. The boy's bedroom is shown to be dark and mysterious, with shadows that seem to move in sync with the camera. A woman holding a candle is revealed, appearing as a ghost or monster. This contrasts with the innocent sleeping boy and sets up common horror conventions. Later, establishing shots of a haunted house are shown in black and white, with supernatural occurrences happening as the names of actors appear. A slanted clock is zoomed into suddenly, hinting it may be possessed and important to the story.
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1. Let The Right One In Analysis
The film, 'Let The Right One In' uses camera, sound, editing and mise en scene to portray many
different connotations
Throughout the film lots of different types of camera shots have been used. The use of all these
camera shots is to show the movement and story line of the film. Camera shots that have been used
such as high angles give the viewers an overlook on the scenery just like an establishing shot. High
angels can also be used to emphasise the size of a person or object making them seem small and
petite under someone else. The use of the high angle shows the person or objects below and makes
them become part of the wider picture. Two shots were used between the characters Oskar and Eli
when they were having a conversation. The use of this camera shot is to create the sense as if we
were actually watching the conversation happening. Low angels are used in this film when Oskar is
being beaten up, the effect of this shot it to make the bullies seem so much superior over Oskar.
Low angles are normally found in action shots like this one, to cause confusion and to make the
opponent seem powerless. Shot reverse shot is used during conversation, to see how each character
plays off their emotion to make it seem realistic and add to the reality of the film. Pans are used
through out the film to show the surrounding scenery, it helps the viewer place where they’re in the
story, from this it helps give a bigger picture of what’s going on. The only difference to a normal
pan is that in this pan movement there isn’t an object that we are meant to be following. Close up
shots that are used are to create the importance of an object of part, which will come clear later in
the story.
To open the film a high establishing shot is used, the effect of this is to help the audience get a sense
of the scenery and understand where the plot is going to happen. The ending of ‘Let The Right One
In’ a closing wide shot reveals three dismembered bodies around the pool and Andreas the bully,
sobbing on a bench. The film concludes with Oskar travelling on a train, with Eli beside him in a
box to avoid the sunlight. There is a close up of the box that Eli is in as she types the word ‘kiss’ in
morse code.
The height of the cameras contribute to the meaning of each scene just like the fight scene between
Oskar and Conny, the high angled camera is on Oskar making him seem vulnerable and weak which
helps the audience sympathiser and connect with the character, there is a low angle shot on Conny
making him seem in power over Oskar, the power in this scene quickly changes between the two
characters and Oskar finally stands up for him self and slices off Connys ear, this scene shows the
impact of power and how it can be shown, as now Oskar seem higher and more powerful why
Conny seems weak.
Camera movement is shown just before a big scene; it helps set the scene for where the murder or
incident is going to happen. A pan is shown through a crowed pub, a busy classroom full of children
and empty streets, the effect of this is to separate the different scenes as the movie is being played;
it helps the movie move on making it easier to follow the story and creating tension for a climax in
the story.
Framing is used to break up the story line between what Oskar and Eli between what they do as
Oskar is at school and Eli at night when she feeds on human’s blood, the framing shots used have a
variety as it is a single shot which is just the camera running on one bit of scenery, it is a long length
of time of just watching the scenery, the feel of this long take creates drama as you’re not sure
what’s going to happen next. During one scene where Eli’s dad kills a man, it is a very long camera
rolling shot the use of this draws the audience in, it makes the situation seem awkward and
confusing as you don’t know whether you want to watch it or not.
2. There are many different viewpoints in this film we see from, Oskar is the main viewpoint, and
even though Oskar has the main viewpoint we rarely see it from his point of view. The use of this
specific technique makes it seem as if we are peering into the movie rather than being in it.
At the opening of the beginning of the film, there is a deathly silence, indicating to the audience
immediately that something isn’t right, and that silence will actually be a key element in the sound
used in ‘Let The Right One In.’ Interrupting this sound is a eerie humming, and the noise amplifies
but the boy that is humming (Oskar) is the only noise the audience can actually hear, apart from the
foot prints being made on the snow as he is walking. I noticed this noise quite a lot through out the
whole film, simply because of where it’s set. The foot prints in the snow work really well
throughout the film as it gives an indication to the audience whether or not someone else was in the
scene, adding a more mysterious horror element and made tension, as you could normally hear them
before actually seeing them.
Sound is used to really enhance the film to the greatest extent and is used in different manners and
ways.
During the first ‘murder’ the lack of noise is continuous through out, as you can mainly just hear the
breathing, and the rope, enabling the audience to focus on what was going on, and to feel the
victims terror. It was also effective because when Eli’s father figure cut’s the throat of the victim,
it’s all you can hear with the blood pouring out. This is to disturb and disgust us, which worked.
It is noticeable that barely any music was played through out the film, no songs with actual lyrics,
there seemed a almost silence throughout the film, like something wasn’t being said. This could
relate to at the start Oskar is cutting out murder articles from a newspaper and sticks it in to a scrap
book, that holds other articles, and images from murder cases. From a young age, as Oskar is only
12 for him to be doing this and to be taking an interest in this would be quite worrying.
When he is school in the toilet, there is a mysterious whisper calling his name, we don’t see where
it is coming from or why its there, the scene just carries on. The noise is amplified at the end of his
name. Through out the only music you could hear was gentle piano playing, used to fill up silences
such as when he was travelling from one of his parents house to another parent.
On the second murder, Eli is tricking a victim into coming close to her so that she can kill him for
his blood, when she pleads for help the noise echoes in the tunnel,and because you can’t see her the
noise is all the viewers have to focus on and to achieve a sense of what is going on. Then when you
see her attack the stranger, her sound is amplified so that again the element of gore is achieved by
letting the audience hear her slobbering and eating, making the audience really repulsed. But then
because it has been amplified, the sound of her crying is louder, and this is because it is trying to tell
the audience how bad she feels and how disgusted she is at herself.
The muffled shouts from her Dad through the wall worked well because it made us wonder from
Oskar’s perspective, making the audience wonder more about the storyline and Eli’s character, and
because of the muffled voices it draws the audience in and makes them feel like they’re sitting next
to Oskar listening at the wall too. The next morning, the birds tweeting away is almost ironic, as it’s
3. quite happy. Again the high pitched piano music starts playing, it’s positive happy music, it’s
unnerving to hear it after what had happened the night before, but it then sounds more negative and
changes into a more minor chord.
When Eli is at the hospital, eerie music starts playing, and this is clear that something bad is about
to happen and gore is shown. But after this, when Eli & Oskar are in the room together, and are
talking about them ‘going steady’ when they hold hands the slow piano music starts to play again,
representing a more positive outlook on things, and shows a hope for change for both Eli and Oskar.
When Oskar is alone, he puts on some music, it’s quite odd as it is in Swedish, and we can’t
understand it, and because it is on a old record player. It sounds pretty disturbing and slightly
distorted, which is typical horror type effects. The music just randomly stops when Eli and Oskar
start talking, it wasn't actually noticeable that it had stopped until a few seconds after. It was odd,
how it didn’t just go quieter, but it just stopped, as if what they were saying was really important.
(editing)
The mise en scene throughout the film focuses on connoting certain aspects of its genre through
colours, props and clothing.
The film begins using very dark lighting and shadowing, in contrast with the white walls of Oskar's
bedroom, the outside snow, and his pale skin that we see while he is unclothed. The contrast of this
could connote vulnerability of the boy and those around him through the use of the colour, with the
foreboding of events or dangers in the future through the use of the black, dark shadows.
The clothing of Oskar the boy, while in his school is of a stripped with the colours white, brown,
and blue and the use of this expresses the dullness and bleakness of his life while most of the other
children wear brighter clothes. The walls of the classroom are bare and white, the use of this and
effect on the audience is that it create a sense of institutionalism, this could represent the feeling that
Oskar has of feeling trapped as we later see that he is bullied, at the end of the film he is forced to
hold his breathe under water. The white snow of the open woodland scene in which we see the first
killing contrasted with the dripping blood creates the sense of uneasiness as white connotes purity
and the red blood, of danger. The colours white and red are used heavily against each other
throughout the whole and it represents the relationship between Oskar and Eli in where Oskar is
vulnerable and quite pure, Eli is dangerous, and brings this not only to Oskar in her presence but to
the rest of the town. After the killing as occurred two girls witness the hanging body in which their
dog has led them to. The girls are wearing brightly coloured clothes and this connotes their previous
oblivion and naivety from what really happens in their town with the killings. When the girls Eli, is
fist presented in the film we see her wearing a long white shirt and this again brings up the topic of
institutionalism. This is a topic that both Oskar and Eli have in relation, and they later identify with
this and use it to help each other, in each one's problems.
Some humorous irony is used within the film and this is with the name of the local café of the town
which is seen sometimes throughout the film. The café is called 'Sun Palace' which is contrasted
with the reality, as we see everything snowed over in the town. This connotes the fact that the
vampires are sensitive to sunlight and could represent the majority of the people in the town just
being human. The use of this name is almost used as a warning to the vampires that it is human
4. territory.
During the film Oskar gives Eli his rubix cube, which has not been completed but has one side
white. The use of this is to show the colour that Oskar wants to give to Eli to put into her life and
the white side shows that he is able to empathize with her in the sense of feeling trapped in your
problems. Later we see Eli stroking Oskar's pale skin, and this represents Eli's feeling of it being
something sensitive and fragile as its colouring connotes his vulnerability and purity. While Oskar's
class go on a trip we see the teacher with the shining bright sun behind him, even in the completely
snowy scene, but he later steps forward and blocks it with his head. This connotes the vampires and
their inability to look at the sun, and the teacher blocking it represents Oskar's protection to Eli as
he is shown through the white of the snow. When Oskar takes Eli to this a place that he knows, we
see that she is wearing pink, and this is contrasted from the first time the audience saw her. The use
of this shows their friendship and relationship blossoming, and this reminds us of before when
Oskar gave her the rubix cube and the possible affect that it has had on her.
Throughout most of the film having seen the colours white and red as being quite significant, when
the audience see the female character, Virginia wearing a red coat, skirt and boots we immediately
see that she is an obvious target and is at great danger and a sense of foreboding is created as we
later see her attacked. This character however has it the worst of and he friend saves her from the
attack the audience see her through the side effects that she has to endure through the bite and this
emphasizes the great importance of the colours in the mise en scene of this film and the significance
of the colour red.