The
movie was an effective horror movie since it didn’t relied heavily on jump
scares. The camera angle helped a lot putting people at the edge of their
seats. The most useful example of the camera angle trick in the movie is when
the audience was led to believe that Alex was killed, only to be discovered
that it was money (the person who was killed before) all along who was stabbed
by the grass cutter, Although Alex died later. He managed to save rocky in time
and it is a clever camera trick that gave the movie a great twist and a great
experience for the audience. Also the camera angles made the movie realistic as
one feels that he/she is really there.
Regarding the lens choice standard was
used at the first part of the movie where there is an introduction between the
characters but the wide angle lenses was used during the intense scenes to add
suspense. In regards of the lighting and exposure, underexposure is used
throughout creating a great sense of anxiousness and uncomfortableness within
the audience and the dark element surrounding the atmosphere was contributed by
the underexposure. The amount of light was minimized as the story goes on,
especially in the basement scene where it is filmed using night vision. The
lighting add suspense once more since the blind man suddenly appears out of
nowhere and as the title says itself, their breathing gives them away. The old
man appeared out of nowhere so much that it made the viewers ask who really the
blind one is and who is the real helpless and handicapped one. The angles of
light also kept us wondering who is the one speaking.
The depth of field focuses sharply
on the one speaking or the one character that is in a tight situation. Giving
emphasis to one and then a sudden scene where the audience will feel that their
heart has stopped. Focusing on one person then on the whole aspect ratio gave a
great sense of fear on the audience. An example of a scene that showed a great
depth of field is when Alex first entered the house. The camera was sharply
focused on him the suddenly the old man came barging in to the hallway as if
there was nothing. It gave a sense of suspense since the depth of ratio went
along well with the background music. There were few symbols in the movie like
they didn’t wear any mask when they break through the house since they all know
that the owner is blind. The house also looked as if it was an ordinary old
ranch, no one would think that there is 300 grand hiding in it.
It was a great
horror/suspense/thriller so it would not be a question if it left a mark on the
audience. In the physiological side, it became harder for the audience to take
their eyes off the screen since the adrenaline provided by the movie is
intense. The cognitive side is somehow disappointing since the plot twist where
a girl is tied up in the basement is not necessary for us since the movie is
going on well. While the movie taught us
to be more cautious. There are some scenes or problems that can be avoided if
only they thought things through. The behavior meanwhile triggered some
emotions within the audience. Some sympathized with the old man while the
latter sympathized with the robbers.
The movie was great overall it has a
great cast and a great replay value.
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