The film starts with the company who produced the film, DreamWorks, the style in which the logo is shown is in a static style and this contrasts with the theme and genre of the film because the static relates to the television screen where the horror takes place.
The first shot of the film we get a establishing shot of the house, the house seems to be isolated and very dark with only one room with a light on, this makes the house seem vulnerable which fits with one of the conventions of horror where the setting is a unpleasant looking environment.
When the shot switches inside the house, at first the bedroom seems quite cosy which is opposite from the out side of the house but the television is on which causes flashing and images to be projected behind the two actors watching it which makes the viewer think they saw something move which builds tension.
The two characters then begin to have a conversation, while this is taking place, the camera starts doing a shot reverse shot when switching between them both, also there is a dark doorway behind one of the characters which adds to the tension of that there might be something behind them and watching them.
When the conversation reaches its climax the camera starts to zoom on one of the characters to show the tension coming off while there having this conversation, this makes the audience uneasy but then there is anti climax where it seems as if the character is joking about the story which shows the relationship between them both. Suddenly there is a drone of music and it appears as one of the characters is dying and starts to fall over and start to choke which makes the audience worried but then there is another anti-climax because she is faking her death.
Then tension builds suddenly when the phone begins to ring, both characters are uneasy which also makes the audience uneasy, both characters are wearing short not fully dressed clothing which makes them seem vulnerable to whatever is about to happen to them. When they reach the phone, it is right in the shot to show the importance of the phone call and how it may have a dramatic effect on the characters. Tension is then dropped when the characters realize its only a relative of one of the girls.
Whilst on the phone she begins to wander and opens the fridge, blocking the view of the corridor which makes the audience uneasy because of there knowledge normally there would be something behind the door ready to attack her, however when she shuts the door nothing is there, suddenly the television turns on and the camera focuses on the girls face, this shows something is wrong by the way her expression is shown and this creates mass tension in the scene.
The television is then shown, however it is in a homely looking living room which messes with the equilibrium of life because this happy place consists of this horrible factor. The television remote is shown, this adds to the tension and worries of the viewer because this shouldn't be happening because no one is touching the remote. She then turns the television off, however it turns back on to add tension, she raises her voice to represent her panic of the situation, she then pulls the plug of the television out regarding her own safety which shows her sense of urgency in the situation, then a wind like noise occurs behind her and as the camera turns a certain figure moves off screen with it to show to the audience something is there and its not pleasant.
The fridge door then opens, this repeats the tension from earlier as the viewer was worried something was there even without any events taking place, but now it is, the tension is massive and this makes the audience uneasy, however the climax is dropped because nothing is there.
There is a shot where the girl is looking up the stairs but only peeking around the corner, this shows her sense of worries and also the camera angle is coming from the top of the stairs looking down which makes her look extremely small and vulnerable.
There is then liquid on the floor at first it appears to be blood but then after a closer look its only just water, however in the reflection of the girl in the water it looks similar to the girl in the white gown which is the horror of the film so this messes with the viewers vision.
She then opens the door and the repetition of the static noise occurs then suddenly fast unpleasant noises and scenes occur and you get a glimpse of the girl dying then suddenly the scene ends which adds mystery and suspense to what has just happened.
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