Thursday, 15 September 2011

What is Suspense?




Suspense is a state of uncertainty,anxiety and excitement awaiting the outcome of certain events. By using suspense, Horror/Thriller films keep their audience engaged, hold their full attention and keeps them on the edge of their seats, craving answers and tempting them to continue viewing the film, to find out what will happen.


Horror/Thriller movies use suspense in these common ways:

Background music gains volume and the tempo increases


High angle shots of the victim, creating a sense of vulnerability and helplessness


Camera may move about uncontrolably or erratically to create a feeling of disorientation and confusion in the viewer


Characters may be covered up by masks, filmed from an undefined angle or only their shadow is shown, which also creates an air of mystery and suggests an intrusion from an undesired guest.

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