film analyses

In many way Sunset Boulevard is very similar to our film. they are both based on trying to find a murderer and involves deaths of other people throughout. They are both thrillers as Sunset Boulevard does not show any of the deaths and we don't intend on showing our either.

The music in the film is constant and very eerie. The music symbolizes to the viewer that something isn't right and gives off creepy vibes to the audience. The music is old and classical which can have a great affect, especially when it's is relevant to the film. Stereotypically, older music has more mystery and can be scarier.

The editing is very clever. It is done in black and white this could be because colour TV didn't exist when the film was made or they wanted to give the film a unique edge that makes it scarier and makes the audience watch the film harder. They are some very good shots used. For example, when they show the dead writer dead in the water from the bottom of the pool. This is great because it gives you an idea of what the man looked like and any injuries he injured from his death.

I am a big fan of the mise-en-scene used in this clip. The black and white effect lets the audience draw their own conclusions on clothing and scenery. Also, the location used is fit for the film and doesn't confuse the viewer. Finally, the accents used by the actors are very plain and bland which means the killer could be anyone as none of them have their own ego's or characteristics which you would usually associate which a killer. I really like this as it gives mystery for the audience and doesn't give away the killers identity.

James Seymour