Analysis of ‘drag me to hell’
- 1. Analysis of ‘Drag Me To Hell’ Opening
- 2. The house is in the middle of the shot to show the importance also The dull lighting suggest it it signifies that this house will be may be a sinister extract the main focus in the next scene. It is located in a deserted area surrounded with nature A type of editing used i.e. trees, grass… as text to present the location and the year
- 3. There is a statue of lion, this may symbolise animals during the course of the film. One of the character is rushing The vehicle looks damaged suggest that out of the car this demonstrates the owner is from a rural area, came a sense of danger. to this part of town seeking help.
- 4. Another female character is Her body gesture shows knocking vigorously displays she vulnerability as she is looking is desperate. up. The gate is secured to protect it from Her costume has dark colours and something bigger than a person. shows that she is not joyous or happy as bright coloured clothing suggest this.
- 5. Another character is introduced; she is higher the first character. This reinforced the idea that she is important later on. The dialogue; is spoken in a The character is in a position were she is scared yet anxious manner. This slouching down to present the fact that suggest she is begging for help. the character above has higher status than her.
- 6. The fathers facial expression shows he is in concern. He is looking at the woman to show he trust her. The purple colour purple This young boy is wrapped up by suggest mystery and magic. This his father to show he is being suggest that the woman is protected. experienced in unexplained situations.
- 7. Her facial expression shows she is terrified of what she heard. She is squeezing on a pendant for comfort. They are looking up to her for advice and comfort. This shows she has power to solve astonishing situation.
- 8. The dark background shows there is no escape of this unexplained mystery. The figure on the stain glass window looks to be animals hooves and human hand gestures. It is a high angles shot to present the idea that the unforeseen shadows are harmful and is taking over. The use of animals suggest they may appear during the film.
- 9. The boy is the main focus of the extract as he in in the centre of the shot. This displays that he is important for what's going to happening next. He is being reassured by the people around him as he is scared.
- 10. This character is sprinkling holy water in the room to get rid of any evil that maybe lurking around. Her facial expression Again she is above the people to provocative shows she show she is higher status. She is is shocked. performing something significant.