Mirrors:
This film has influenced our film ideas, with the multitude of "mirror shots" which I really wanted to put into the thriller. I feel that, although slightly clichéd, the use of a mirror shot shows a subtle skill, which will also allow us to bring in a generic trigger used in many other thrillers.
Moreover, the lighting used in this film is reminiscent of film noir styles, bringing an extra realm of suspense and tension into the film. This is something that would be great to be able to mimic.
We are planning on making a pastiche section to this film in which the reflection in the mirror doesn't reflect reality, but the mirror does eventually alter reality, and cause death.
Halloween:
The POV shots used in this intro sequence are extremely interesting and make for a fantastic method of bringing the audience into the film, and making them feel part of the sequence, as though it is happening to them. Being immersed in the film is of great importance in thrillers, as the building of suspense and tension cannot be achieved without the audience being engrossed.
Psycho:
The silhouetted figure from behind the shower curtain has become a classic generic trigger within murder stories, and by having this darkened, unknown figure, a mystery as to the identity of the killer is conjured. The killer is then finally shot in a low angle, but without any of his features being distinct, making it impossible for the killer to be identified. This is something that can be used to hide the identity in a murder mystery
Furthermore, the use of the fast paced editing causes the tension to increase constantly up until the girl finally actually gets stabbed. This style of editing is very useful in thrillers, especially in sections which are of high tension or great action sequences.
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