Analysis of Students Work - Torn (A Grade)

Editing:

Throughout this thriller opening there are inserts used to have quick black and white flashes which are accompanied with images of broken Barbie dolls. As a result of these inserts the audience is questioning what is happening but it also gives a small insight into what is going to happen later on in the thriller. A thrilling atmosphere is created as the audience wait for him to turn the door handle and reveals what lies behind the creaky shed door, adding to the unnerving atmosphere.

There are lots of sharp, quick cuts showing the audience all of the tools being used in the shed by the mysterious man. During the editing the collection of shots were changed into black and white. This creates a contrast to the coloured images, drawing the audience eye to these shots. The slow cut parts of certain images make the audience feel uneasy as they have to look at the tools for longer which makes the audience question why there are tools and dolls and what they are going to be used for.

Sound:
The beginning high pitched sounds create an eerie atmosphere but the sudden change of music to a more light hearted song which sounds almost child-like creates a mysterious effect as you don’t usually associate that type of music with thrillers. This strange music style makes this thriller opening look creative because they have used an unconventional song instead of the usual loud dramatic horror song. The opening scene contains very little dialogue which adds to the mysterious atmosphere.  

Camera:
The use of close ups makes the filming look more professional as it shows a range of filming techniques instead of the opening being shot entirely in mid shot. The close up and extreme close up shots that are used in this opening scene are of hands and show them doing different things which aren’t clear which creates questions for the audience as the narrative isn’t revealed by the shot.

Mis-en-Scene:
The main props in the opening scene are Barbie dolls and workshop tools. The deformed nature of the dolls creates a disturbing atmosphere for the audience. The dismembered dolls create questions as to why they are there as they are in a man’s works shed which isn’t unusually a place to find dolls. This added to the costume creates suspense for the audience as they are desperate to find out more.

The main character is wearing a dressing gown and slippers, this outfit choice is typical casual every day wear. Because the costume is so casual it creates a suspicious effect as you don’t typically suspect someone in pyjamas to be carrying out anything sinister. Also the costume creates narrative enigma as the audience want to find out what this character is doing, therefore creating tension and mystery.