Camera Shot/Angle/Movement
the director has used extreme close-ups to show what the character is doing, it is mainly focused on his hands. The camera does not move and is always in focus on the characters hand, and is out of focus on the background.
Sound
the film has a non-diegetic sound all the way through, it has a typical horror style type of music, which adds a thrilling effect to the opening scene. it a synthesized piece of music, which is not normally used, but works very well. The music also gets faster gradually.
There is also diegetic sound of a mechanical like device, which again adds effect to the sequence, as this is a typical sound of a horror type film.
Editing
There are quick shots, which are changed after every credit is shown, this makes a thrilling effect that something is about to happen. There is also a red filter, in one of the scenes, which i think it was done as red represents blood.
Mise en Scene
there are shadows, which create a “scary” environment, there are books and photographs of which he is cutting out, and there is also a clip of him shaving off his skin on his thumb, which shows that he is not stable/sane.
Characters
you don’t get to see the characters face which works well, as it gives a mysterious effect, making the viewers curious as to who he is.
Locations
it appears to be in the house of the character that is shown, but the camera does not see much as it is constantly an extreme close-up of the characters hand and what he is doing.
Narrative/Plot
there is no dialogue throughout the sequence, this is done to create suspense and fear towards the viewer.
Themes
Visual Style
it is shot just like a typical horror film, and not at all like a thriller. It uses very different shots and editing, quick, glowing writing is used, and gives an amazingly shocking effect.
Genre
It is a Thriller, but not one with explosions or guns, but shocking violence and murders.
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