Creating an Opening Sequence of a New Thriller
Thrillers, what is a thriller?
Essentially thrillers are films that primarily are focused on creating
tension. Thriller filmmakers create tension through the use of various
techniques and placing their characters in peculiar and precarious
situations. I.E. the protagonist is pursued by a serial killer, the
film will generally be an account of the events which led to the
villain becoming the villain, it then proceeds to the hero or heroine
discovering the killer and then concludes with the hero or heroine
attempting to escape from the villains clutches or trying to bring
them to justice.
One can argue that this is the definition of a thriller; I was able to
locate this information through the use of Internet search engines
such as, ‘Google’ or ‘Ask Jeeves’. They were the effective in
providing me with the relevant information thus enabling me to
contribute relevant and useful information towards this assignment.
Now I have established what a thriller is I will discuss what
audiences find so captivating about them. Perhaps the element of fear
and fantasy attracts the audience towards these films.
One of thrillers, which I have utilised in my research, which
possesses these elements, is Stanley Kubrick’s, “Clock work Orange”.
Kubrick was renowned for his production of shocking and innovative
thrillers prior to his demise. “Clockwork Orange” produced in 1971
explores the themes of violence extensively.
Set in a future Britain, decrepit and reactionary, it cuts close to
the bone when it comes to Englishness. Alex is the aesthetic hooligan,
a sci-fi Mod, a R...
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... on the victims face and then cuts to he same shot, it doesn’t make
sense and confuses the audience.
One of the positive comments, which can be drawn from the, “Silent
Knife’ production is the use of sound. The theme music utilised in our
production is effective in capturing the audience’s attention and also
in creating tension through the use of the ominous orchestral music.
One wonders after hearing that music what lurks beneath the
floorboards of in the closet. Also I must comment on the victims
acting, It enabled the audience to gain a degree of insight into how
she is feeling at the time, her cries add to the disturbing nature of
the film. In conclusion the groups finished product is not necessarily
bad however it had the potential to be great and was not due to the
immaturity and lack of focus within the group.