In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

Common conventions of the horror-thriller genre POV shots for the audience to be able to see things from the character’s

perspective. (Extreme) Close-ups of protagonist’s face to show expression. Quiet scenes with sudden sound effects, diegetic and non-diegetic. Canted angles to create confusion. Lowly-lit scenes. Secluded locations. Music to create tension. Bad weather - Pathetic fallacy. Quick cuts. Black and white scenes.

POV Shot/Tension-building music -1:59

At the point where Martha leans out from behind her hiding space in order to see if the antagonist was still in pursuit of her.

Using the POV shot combined with music in order to build tension makes it feel as if something is going to happen, only for the music to fade out with the revelation that nothing is there.

Both conventions being put together like this is shown to be a development of them both, but they do stick to stereotypical conventions of the horror-thriller genre.

Close up shot – 1:44

When Martha is hiding behind the wall in order to catch her breath and to lose the antagonist.

Using a close up shot here allows for us to see the worry she has on her face, as well as how heavy she is breathing in fear and tiredness from having to run.

This convention is stereotypical for a film of the horror-thriller genre.

Lowly-lit scenes – 1:30 Once Martha is running away

from the bus stop and the Ripper is in chase, briskly walking behind her, who is running.

The combination of the scene being lowly lit and the dark clothes the Ripper is wearing, it is more difficult to spot him, making it a more terrifying experience for the audience and the protagonist, Martha, herself.

This sticks to the stereotypical horror-thriller conventions.

Close Up Shot with Dramatic Non- Diegetic Sound – 2:18

This is when The Ripper has finally caught Martha when she thought all was well.

The close up shot reveals how shocked and scared Martha really is as the hand covers up her mouth to muffle the screams.

The non- diegetic music increases in dynamics, creating a more dramatic moment. It is very sudden which may create a jump scare to some of our audience.

This sticks to the typical thriller codes and conventions.