https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j Analysis of horror film still images en-us 2016-06-27 10:57:16 UTC 2025-04-29 20:27:17 UTC hello@padlet.com nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500537 2016-06-27 10:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500537 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500562 The child is wearing a red over sized hoodie costume which makes her appear vulnerable because it signifies that she is cold, and it's a signifies the idea of comfort . Red connotes the idea of danger which also represents her as weak and in need of protection, this code positions the audience to feel on edge as they upon the fact that she is young and to them is identified to be a potential victim, in which is conventional. In contrast to this the teenager is wearing a ragged, rock shirt costume, which signifies that she is rebellious, connoting that she is stereo typically a risky character is the film for her age, meaning that she may cause the horrific tragedy / be the one to lead the other characters into dark encounters.  


 ]]> 2016-06-27 10:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500562 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500569 DON'T BREATHE - Official Trailer ]]> 2016-06-27 10:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500569 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500766 2016-06-27 11:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115500766 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115501382 The sequence is shot in a wide shot, which generates the feeling of terror because, it shows the audience that both characters are alone, and through this the idea of loneliness and isolation is connoted, which is conventional for the genre. 
An eye-level angle is used to focus on their hand shake, and removes their faces in frame, which signifies that their unidentifiable connoting that their subtext is a mystery building suspense.   
The use of composition is effective in the way in which it creates mystery to the audience to build up tension. It uses the rule of thirds and the child is placed on the left third of the page, which connotes her dominance and the audience will focus upon her more, again the colour of the costume (red) insinuates danger, and through the use composition signifies that the young girl may be a potential target / prey for the antagonist; this is conventional for a horror film.]]> 2016-06-27 11:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115501382 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502137 The use of low-key lighting generates suspense, as it connotes the idea of evil and loneliness, positioning the audience to begin to feel a sense of terror as it a sinister feeling is connoted through the technical element. This is conventional for a horror film because it is what is expected because it creates a terrifying feeling. This represents the characters to be weak and in danger, which is stereotypical. ]]> 2016-06-27 11:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502137 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502163 The use of location that is a home that appears to look rough, which is signified to the audience from the use of a small table and a ragged, non-matching dinning chair. This location is conventional as the home is rough, which connotes the sense of danger and the idea that no being is welcome, which positions the audience to feel tense because its location is generating a sinister feeling.  This representation of the characters are stereotypical for the rough area in which the live, because they are portrayed to be alone and the only remaining in their family. ]]> 2016-06-27 11:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502163 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502233 2016-06-27 11:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502233 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502253 The use of high angle portrays the two characters as being insignificant, it connotes the idea that they are weak and vulnerable and in incredible danger, which is conventional for the horror film. it represents both genders as being submissive and helpless which is anti-stereotypical for the male character but stereotypical for the female. This positions the audience to feel on edge as the angle makes it appear as though they are seeing from the antagonist.


]]> 2016-06-27 11:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502253 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502368 The use of shallow focus generates the idea of targeting, connoting a sense of danger for the characters, this makes them appear, victimised,  insignificant and helpless which is conventional for the narrative of psychological horror, as the antagonist is conventionally targeting / preying on victims. In addition makes the audience feel on edge because suspense is built. The representation of the two victims is also stereotypical as they are portrayed to be threatened and submissive. ]]> 2016-06-27 11:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115502368 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115503016 A wide shot is again used to show that both of the victims are in the basement hiding, which signifies the idea that they are isolated from help. This is conventional for the narrative of the sub-genre psychological horror films, because there are conventionally 2 remaining characters fighting for survival in isolation. This positions the audience to feel sympathy towards the helpless (stereotypical representation) portrayal of the characters and makes them feel terrified for the upcoming event. The use of wide shot is conventional for the horror film genre as it contributes to signifying to the audience the idea of loneliness and victimization. ]]> 2016-06-27 11:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115503016 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115503299 The two victims / characters are located in the basement, this is conventional and is also an element of iconography because it codes the idea of safety and survival. The basement connotes that they are in hiding and isolated because it is conventionally the last place to safety and conventional for the narrative. This again represents the characters stereo typically to be weak and again in danger, in a way brave as they are fighting for survival and are on a mission to be safe. ]]> 2016-06-27 11:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115503299 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115503433 The use of fake blood (make-up) on the floor conveys the idea of death and murder which is conventional for a horror film. This is also an element of iconography. This implies that the characters are in danger, and in addition represents the antagonist stereo typically to be psychotic and mentally ill. The use of fake blood is also conventional for the narrative of psychological horror  films because they conventionally involve death and killing. ]]> 2016-06-27 11:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115503433 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115504080 2016-06-27 12:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115504080 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115504203 The conventional use of low-key lighting is applied, which conveys the a sinister, suspicious idea. A key lighting is used on the house to, emphasis its isolation, the other lights in the house also appear to be turned off, which connotes a dangerous, forbidden, unwelcoming feeling. This is conventional for the narrative because the characters conventionally enter a dangerous isolated building during the night. This represents the characters stereotypically for their teen ages as being risk takers, which is conventional for the narrative because the characters forget / look above the dangerous consequence. ]]> 2016-06-27 12:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115504203 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115504671 The location is conventionally set to be in abandoned, suburb area and the house has old architecture and is located conventionally to be in an isolated. This an element of iconography and is conventional for the narrative as the victims conventionally enter and abandoned / isolated and dangerous building (with old architecture, which signifies danger) without fear. The location connotes the idea of being alone and helpless which builds tension for the audience because of the sinister dangerous feeling it creates. This stereo typically represents the teenagers as they are portrayed to be rebellious, risky and fearless.]]> 2016-06-27 12:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115504671 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115505009 A wide shot is used to capture the exterior of the house and the location in which it lies it. It creates again a conventionally isolated area which generates the idea of horror. This shot also enables to showcase that it's night time, conventional for the narrative, ]]> 2016-06-27 12:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115505009 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115505753 Main characters are in the primal optical area which is the center, which signifies that they are dominant conveying that they are the main characters of the narrative. ]]> 2016-06-27 12:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115505753 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115673305 2016-06-29 13:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115673305 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115673579 A combination between mid-shot and wide shot is used effectively because it shows that the victim is in danger as the camera enables the audience to show that there is someone behined her attacking her, which is a conventional technical and a conventional feature in the narrative . This is effective because it positions the audience to feel the shock and terror for the character, representing the female to be stereotypically vulnerable and targeted, however the female attacking her is represented complexly, she is portrayed to be non-stereotypically as aggressive however she is also portrayed stereotypically as weak because she is in trouble and resembles to a damsel in distress.


]]> 2016-06-29 13:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115673579 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115673987  The main character / victim has conventional use of props, she holds a her phone as a torch. A torch is an element of iconography. This conveys the idea of survival, which is relative to the sub-genre of this film, this makes it effective alongside with the use of low-key lighting because it creates a terrifying feeling to the audience. This prop is conventional for both the technical element and the narrative. This represents the female anti- stereotypically as brave as through prop she is portrayed to be brave because it signifies her fight for survival. ]]> 2016-06-29 13:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115673987 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115674512 The victim wears a black hoodie and black top. This is conventional for the genre of the film and narrative , as conventionally in psychological horror films an characters are usually in comfortable, everyday style. This relates to the demographics and psychographics of the targeted audience as to them it signifies that she an ordinary person can endure the traumatic, horrifying experience.]]> 2016-06-29 13:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115674512 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115675060 The basement is again a conventional element for this genre, it is use of iconography. The use of basement is effective in creating a terrifying feeling for the audience as it connotes the idea of hiding and hidden secrets. This represents gender stereotypically as both females are in danger and vulnerable and are in a way defeated by the antagonist male which signifies that they portrayed stereotypically as dominant. ]]> 2016-06-29 14:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115675060 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683370 2016-06-29 16:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683370 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683510 The conventional use of aerial shot with the combination of establishing shot is effective in the way it creates a sinister atmosphere as it shows to the audience the location the film is set in, which is a rough, suburb area this is also conveyed through the location (mise-en scene) where the houses aesthetically look poor by that I mean not maintained as the front yard of all the houses seem to be outgrown which conveys an unwelcoming feeling. This is conventional for the narrative, as the victims are shown to enter in an unwelcoming, abandoned like, rough area conventionally where the psychological horrific events occur in.]]> 2016-06-29 16:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683510 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683851 The use of high angle connotes their loneliness as it shows that they (victims) are entering an isolated area. It also suggests that they are leading into trouble because the angle suggests their insignificance. High angles are conventionally used in horror films to signify their levels of importance. This represents the victims stereotypically as being small.]]> 2016-06-29 16:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683851 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683870 The use of location is very conventional for the narrative of the psychological horror film sub-genre, it also an element of iconography as conventionally you will see many abandoned empty homes and quiet streets like areas where there seems to be no sign of life around. The use of this is effective in creating a horrific feeling the cracked ground connotes a sense of evil which signifies to the audience that they are entering somewhere sinister which build up the tension and suspense, thus through this it intrigues the audience, making them want to take action and watch more to find out what happens. 


There is unconventional use of high-key lighting. Despite of this it is still effective in creating a horrifying feeling, the high-key lighting allows the audience to see the use of location, empty abandoned houses and empty streets. This signifies that there seems to be no sign of life, which connotes death and mystery because usually there is at least one person outside during the day; it seems a little 'too empty'. This is however conventional for a horror film narrative as conventionally where the bad things take place is in the loneliest / most isolated of places. ]]> 2016-06-29 16:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115683870 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115691609 There is use of rule of thirds, this is conventional and is effective in guiding the audience through the trailer. The empty / abandoned like houses are placed on the primal optical area which is where their eyes would draw to first. From their point of view the audience would see these mysterious homes, which would then connote to them that there is something sinister about the street. The audience will then notice the car (prop) that is placed on the third left of the page (dominant area) and overall they will feel on edge as they know the victims are getting into trouble, which interests the audience into watching more because of the build up in tension they sense.]]> 2016-06-29 18:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115691609 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115692782 2016-06-29 18:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115692782 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115693349 Again a conventional use of mid-shot is used to capture the terrified facial expression of the victim. The  mid-shot allows the audience to see her facial expression clearly, it also enables them to focus on her shocked face in greater detail. This also creates the idea that the victims are being watched.
This allows the audience to see this intense emotion and through this it builds greater suspense. This is conventional in the narrative to have various mid-shots used to capture an abundance of shocked / terrified intense emotions and responses because it effectively enables the audience to become intrigued, emotionally connects the audience with the characters and it captures their attention.
Through this it creates a stereotypical representation of the victim and in addition with her gender. As a victim she is stereotypically portrayed as weak and on the edge, and as a woman she is portrayed in a stereotypical way as being emotional.]]> 2016-06-29 18:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115693349 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115694196 There is a very conventional use of low-key lighting. The darkness connotes the idea of bad events, alternatively it could also represent their state of mind because it is a psychological horror sub-genre, the darkness could reflect the dark thoughts of the mind. This use of element however is very effective in terrifying the audience because it makes them feel as though they are with them and feel the terror.

]]> 2016-06-29 18:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115694196 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115695096 The use of conventional eye-level angle makes the audience engage with the audience, as it connotes the idea of equal dominance which makes them feel more relatable with the victim in shock and through this it makes them feel as though they are with her. It is a effective conventional element and enables them to feel interest and excited to watch more of the film.]]> 2016-06-29 19:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115695096 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115740049 2016-06-30 11:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115740049 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115892748 The conventional use of an isolated bathroom  conveys the idea that there is no life / no one around to help the victims if they were endangered, and signifies the idea of being alone. 
This creates a worrying effect for the audience and positions them to feel scared and on the edge. This is also an element of iconography as the room appears to have antique furniture and interior design such as tiled walls, and mirrors which is conventionally seen for this genre.  

]]> 2016-07-04 10:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115892748 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115892796 There is a conventional use of master shot in conjunction with a high angle. This allows the audience to see the interior of the (location) bathroom of the house, that conveys the idea of isolation because the room is empty and the door is open which is conventional for the genre, thus creating a horror / thrilling theme. The use of composition is also effective in communicating the dominance of characters, the conventional rule of thirds is used, the criminal breaking in is placed on the left side (primal optical area) which signifies his dominance. It creates a stereotypical representation of the criminal, as they are portrayed to dominant and skillful which is shown through the use of master shot which allows the audience to see him / her jumping. The use of low angle is also conventional for its genre as this allows to effectively signify to the audience who is the most important role in the narrative. ]]> 2016-07-04 10:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115892796 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115894612 I will further my knowledge of conventions , and will benefit me when applying it to my product. In terms of representing my characters, and using technical elements effectively to convey messages to my potential audience. I will know how to create a mysterious, terrifying mood and build suspension in order to effectively captivate my audience, attract, interest them, make them desired and make them want to take action (watch the film). ]]> 2016-07-04 10:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115894612 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115894946 The use of black costume is conventional for the psychological horror sub-genre, it conveys there authority as being criminals and signifies to the audience the characters roles in the narrative. Black also connotes the idea of evil which relates to the genre of the film. The criminal is represented stereo typically as being superior and rebellious through the use of the costume, she / he is portrayed as being rebellious, and threatening to the audience. ]]> 2016-07-04 10:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115894946 nalzar9477 https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115895173 The conventional use of low-key lighting creates a terrorising effect, it positions the audience to feel more alone and isolated, as it conveys the idea of being unaware of your surroundings, mysterious and connotes the presence of evil, and places the furniture and such in shadows (empahsising it) thus creating a terrifying effect. ]]> 2016-07-04 10:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nalzar9477/pc7q2gc0u9j/wish/115895173