Thriller 4: Panic Room

Panic Room (2002)
Director: David Fincher
Crime-Thriller

Camera -
ELS establishing setting, in a city, where common crime events take place. Not many other shots are used within the opening, connoting the main action of the film will take place in city. As the main character is introduced nearing the end of the extract, they are viewed on a high angle, denoting their defenceless and typical protagonist behaviour.

Editing -

Cuts are used throughout, and speed up as the non-diegetic sound increases pace, creating an unnerving sense, reflecting the title 'Panic Room'. Panning is used when credits appear, often on the main characters names, symbolising their significance in the film. Some still images and some moving images of the city are used to creating a calming affect, however the music makes the audience question their first instinct of the images, and realise that images are symbolic of danger.

Sound -

Alarming non-diegetic music is played throughout, to reiterate the title 'Panic Room' and ultimately inform the audience of the events to come. The music quickens, as do the shots of the city, signifying the future events. Non-diegetic sound from the main character is heard as the opening draws to a close, this connotes the character is the protagonist.

Mise-en-scene -

City buildings represent where the events will take place, the colouring of the buildings and credits are very plain, meaning there's no detractions from the setting. It makes it very clear to the audience where the action is taking place, and the plight of the protagonist. Low-key lighting is used to reflect the panic and danger the film contains.