thriller pitches

Our prelim task ( Biscuit Showdown)

Evaluation

I believe our prelim was a strong production due to it containing a variety of camera shots which gave different emotion to parts of the scene. Also framing, composition and mise en scene are used effectively through out the scene. The prelim kept the audience wanted to see what was going to happen and also the music used is used well cause it gives it a sense of realism from it being calm at the start and going to an intense rythm which added life to the production.

I believe areas could be improved for example when we were doing the over the shoulder shot, it seemed to break the 180 degree rule. Looking back at this, it was a simple mistake to make which is evedentally clear to the viewer. Apart from that I feel are production was successful.

I have learnt from doing the prelim about what camera shots should be used to create tension or if to see emotion. By knowing this I will be able to contribute to the main thriller on the shots would add more tension.

Thriller Institutions - New Line Cinema

New Line Cinema

New line cinema was first created in 1967 by a 27 year old American man called Bob Shaye who lived in New York City. The benefits of it being based in America is that most films are produced their so they have a much more vast market than if they were a British organisation.  

New Line Cinema is a conglomerate organisation because it is owned by the company Time Warner which is also based in America. This company is a worldwide organisation and one of the largest media companies in the world. Firstly it was two separate companies, Warner Communications Inc and Time Inc. Then when they joined they became Time Warner.

This organisation has produced a variety of films in different types of genres such as

• Valenitines Day – Romantic Comedy
• A Nightmare on Elm Street – Horror
• Sex and the City 2 –  Romantic Comedy
• Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Thriller

By this company having such broad experiences in making films including thrillers, our production would be perfect for this institution because it has had experience with thriller films. Also that the company is based in the USA, it is more likely to gain more publicity and be able to be marketed well.

BBFC (British Board Of Classification)

The role of the BBFC is to classify every film which is produced. They rate the film on it contents andd the can choose from seven ratings: Uc, U, PG, 12, 12A, 15, 18, R18.


 The way films are classified:

• If there is sexual content during the film (if it is explict porn it will be aged classified higher than if there was moderate porn.
•  or if scenes are imitable such as drugs, self harm or alcohol.
• The amount of swearing which consists in the film.

They have to be watched by a critcal panel which decides on the age rating of the film.

1. Shutter island - Age certificate- 15

I believe this film got this rating because it is quite hard to understand and also in some parts of the film it is not sitable for young people to see. The likely audience for this film will be adults becuase it is a psychological thriller and is an intense viewing experience.

    2.  Drag Me To Hell - Age certificate- 15

I believe this film was rated a 15 because it consists of disturbing scenes and it consists of alot of swearing. The most likely people who will watch this is adults because it is a scary, jumpy film which may make people uncomfortable.

    3. Legion - Age Certificate- 15

The film 'Legion' i believe it got the bage rating 15 because the film produces many killing scenes which is not suitable for children. I think the audiences will be teenagers and adults because it isn't that scary but it is thrilling to watch.

For my thriller I would give it an age rating of 15 because it will be quite uncomfortable for children to see and it may scare the younger generation.

Dark Knight opening analysis

The opening scene to ‘The Dark Knight” starts relaxed doing a slow zooming in shot in to a black glass building. This doesn’t last for long because one of the panels smashes and that is the starting of the action sequence which is going to happen during the whole scene. After the glass smashes it goes straight to zoom in shot to a man wearing a clown mask with a gun in his hand. By showing this it gets the audience guessing what they are doing. Also by zooming in to the man in a clown mask, it tells us that he is a main part of the action and he is wearing a mask to hide his identify. This could suggest that he is going to do a criminal act.

After moving away from the people in the building it shows the back of another man which gives the sense of confusion cause you cannot see their face. Whist holding the shot on the man it begins to zoom into the clown mask which is in his hand. Due to the zoom in it gives the audience a clue that the mask is important in their thing they are doing.

After seeing the people who are involved, the action then begins when the men on the building shoot a rope all the way over the city to a nearby building. As you see them sliding down it different camera shots are used such as an overview and one looking at them whilst they are on the rope. By showing this it tells the audience that the crime is invading a building like a robbery. This leaves the audience wanting to continue watching the whole film.  

Seven opening analysis

In the opening sequence of the film ‘Seven’, it is very easy to get a sense of unsettledness. This is brought about by the creativity of the sounds intended to cause this effect, such as when you are watching the credits you can hear faded screams which impact on the audience effectively. Also you can hear chain’s rustling which gives the image of someone captured and held against their will. There are other disorderly noises during the scene which are used to raise the tension and suspense.

These disturbing noises create the first mental image of what the film is going to be like. From the differences you can tell this is going to be a jumpy thriller which will always keep the viewer on the edge of their seat.

The opening credits of the film are very intense in an array of ways. Usually in most films, even thrillers, the credit text is plain and for the viewer it is dull. In ‘Seven’ it is different because the text is all disjointed whereby it appears in different places at different times. The style of the text is also unconventional in its appearance. During the credits different images show up and in certain parts shows key words which are relevant to the film. The word ‘God’ appears which indicates something in the film is relevant to this. This type of mise-en-scene is used effectively because it keeps the audience focused and asking questions before the film has begun.

No Country For Old Men opening analysis

The opening of the film 'No Country For Old Men' is well suited for a western thriller film as it allows the audience to see the scene where the film is going to take place. It shows a lifeless desert which gives the audience a feeling of expectancy because it makes them wonder what is going to happen in the film. Whilst producing screen shots of the desert in a variety of different times of the day, the narrator begins to speak in a calm, deep voice. He sets out the basis of the story and gives the audience some insight as to what is going to happen. After 1 minute and 40 seconds the narrator stops speaking and the audience hears footsteps of two people walking towards a police car. By showing the police car it brings a sense of fear because you know someone has broken the law but you are in suspense of wondering what they have done.

When the two characters are in the car they zoom in to a mysterious air pump which confuses everyone because we are trying to figure out what it is and what the person did with it. By zooming in on this object it makes you focus completely on the weapon and it looks very dominant because the framing which is used allows no other distractions from the weapon. After this you get to see the criminal for the first time. How the director has made use of the lighting is advantageous to the film because the criminal is in complete darkness. This leaves the watcher curious to what he looks like. Also it gives the feeling of unsureness because you can only see his outline and cannot get a good visualisation of what he is like. This theme is carried out throughout the opening scene adding to the dramatic effect of suspense.

 When they are in the police station the police officer is in the middle of the screen so you always keep your focus on him. However, in the background you can see the criminal moving around whilst remaining blurred giving the audience the sense that he is going to commit a heinous act. The costume of the killer is a dull brown colour which not only allows him to blend well in the darkness and maintain his anonymity but gives the impression of him being intimidating. Also when his face is blacked out, his body is also not in view.