Short film research: Okem/Thriller

a. Common Sounds:

  • Haunting, dissonant music: Often strings, piano, or electronic elements to build tension and unease.
  • Sharp, sudden sound effects: Footsteps, creaking doors, dripping water, whispers, or animal sounds to jolt the viewer and create jump scares.
  • Silence: Used strategically to heighten anticipation and amplify the impact of subsequent sounds.

b. Common Mise-en-Scène (CLAMPS):

  • Limited lighting: Creating shadows and obscuring details to fuel paranoia and uncertainty.
  • Confined spaces: Tight corridors, abandoned buildings, or claustrophobic rooms to trap the characters and the audience.
  • Disturbing imagery: Objects out of place, blood stains, surveillance cameras, or distorted reflections to hint at danger and psychological torment.

c. Common Editing:

  • Quick cuts and jump cuts: To disorient the viewer and mimic the protagonist's heightened perception.
  • Slow-motion sequences: To build suspense and draw attention to key details.
  • Dutch angles: Tilted camera angles to create unease and instability.

d. Example Films of the Genre:

  • Rear Window (1954)
  • Seven (1995)
  • The Sixth Sense (1999)
  • Get Out (2017)
  • Parasite (2019)

e. Elements I Like:

  • The adrenaline rush of suspense and the intellectual challenge of piecing together the puzzle.
  • The exploration of dark themes and the human psyche under pressure.
  • The skilled use of sound, silence, and visuals to manipulate the viewer's emotions.

f. Elements I Don't Like:

  • Excessive gore or violence that feels gratuitous.
  • Predictable plot twists or overused tropes.
  • Repetitive reliance on jump scares over genuine suspense.




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