THRILLER OPENINGS

STARTER

To identify conventions of thriller being used in films.

To analyse how suspense is created within a short scene.

• What is the main purpose of a thriller film?• How are they different to horror films?

• Name three conventions of thriller films.• How does the director create suspense within a thriller

film?

I will be able to apply my understanding of shot, sound, editing & mise-en-scene to analyse short clips and develop my own ideas.

Analysing opening scenes

• We are going to watch six opening scenes from a range of thriller films.

As you watch – try to identify:

• how suspense is created

• which conventions of thriller films are used

• any interesting use of shots/sound/editing or mise-en-scene

• any ideas it gives you which could be applied to your own film

Now it’s your turn…

• Use the video cameras to create an uneasy feeling among your audience as they watch one of your group wash and dry their hands.

• What will you do differently with the camerawork in order to create tension within the scene?

All in the editing

• Using iMovie, edit the footage together to create the maximum amount of tension for the viewer.

• Which group has managed to make the viewer feel the most tense?

Reflection

• Why do thriller films make the viewer uncomfortable whilst watching them?

• How do they do this?

• What ideas for shot/sound/editing or mise-en-scene would you like to use in your group’s film opening?

Directed Study Task (due Thurs)

• For this week’s DST, I would like you write 500 words on the representation of mental illness in thriller films onto your blog.