For my product research I focused on the Psychological Thriller; Misery. We are first introduced to diegetic sound of a typewriter and non-diegetic sound of soundtrack music which sounds disturbing; this is used effectively because it fit the conventions of a psychological thriller being sinister and perplexing. We will also use this in our practical piece to create a sublime feel and fits well with our symbolic theme.
In the opening credits the background is dark in contrast to red font; this is used effectively to symbolize blood which is commonly associated with psychological thrillers. When the opening we introduced to cigarettes, drink glasses and wine bottles, this shows luxury and how perfect everything seems, in comparison to what happens later on.
Then there a close-up shot of the type writer, and we get the idea of the occupation of the man who is just finishing his book. He then celebrates with the glass of wine and lights a cigarette after this scene, the music then stops. Once he exits his home in the next scene it is of him getting into a car which looks to be an expensive vehicle this is taken at a mid-shot and shows another sign of how luxurious his lifestyle is. When he switches his engine and the diegetic music of the car radio is switched on and it’s stimulating and enjoyable.
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