Although Batman Returns may not be classed as a thriller film, it does have thriller aspects which I can use for my thriller opening. The reason for choosing Batman Returns is because it’s inspirational to me and helps give me ideas for my Thriller opening. Looking at the opening it’s a great example of the mise-en-scene that needs to be used within a thriller film, the lighting techniques and the use of shadows is just spectacular. I have selected some of my favourite images from the opening that I believe will be inspirational and useful for my thriller film.
The image below is one of my favourite moments in the opening this is the sort of thing I’m looking for within my opening. The way the director has used the lighting to bring this shadow out is really clever, it makes the audience feel intimidated and really brings out the thriller genre.
Although I may not be using a big castle mansion in my opening, this image below does give me some ideas. Looking at the picture we can see we got the narrow corridors making the audience feel claustrophobic and intimidated. Also got high up ceilings which help to give the impression that you feel small and weak. This concept would be a great idea within my opening, using these techniques I can make my audience feel intimidated and small and weak, really bring out the thriller genre within my film.
I'm pleased you've realised that Batman is not a thriller film but is an action adventure film. Indeed the mise-en-scene you've analysed have aspects common to the thriller genre, but you need to recognise that the opening reflects the conventions of the Gothic genre.
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Well done Peter for developing your ideas.
Peter you have done very little research into the thriller genre. Therefore you must scan your mock exam and the accompanying assessment sheet onto your blog immediately if you are to raise the grade of this aspect of your coursework. Mainly minimal-basic understanding of film language is evident.
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