Genre Research: A Quiet Place

The film: A Quiet Place

Camera angles/movements/shots: A lot of the angles are close-ups and many low shots. The low shots capture the feet of the characters who are all barefoot to reduce sound. Close-ups of the characters face are used to capture the emotions and feelings of the characters without having to rely on sound. Tracking shots followed the characters through their journey when they went out for supplies. Pan shots captured the area they resided in as well.

CLAMPS:

COSTUMES of the characters were raggedy clothing that were mostly worn our or dirty looking. Their clothing were dull colors as well to blend in with the setting of their environment.The 'monsters' in the film were gruesome looking with no eyes but could hear very well. Their bodies were done with special effects/SFX.

LIGHTING was very dim throughout the film to add to the ominous atmosphere. The only bright lights resided out in the field/farm that overlooked the wheat.

ACTING in the film followed something our of the norm. None of the actors could verbally communicate with each other so they relied on sign language. Each of them knew their duties in the household and followed a routine.

MAKEUP in the film was very light. The actors had a "dirty' look, such as dirty or grime from the outdoors.

SETTING of the film was in a wooded, deserted and isolated area. The home of the family was at a farm with a house tucked away in the back. The area must have been a deserted town with no one else in sight.

Editing: The major editing done was the use of "no sound" through the film. All sounds were prerecorded in a studio to imitate the sounds the actors were doing to sound authentic.

Sound: The sound, or lack there of, was all done in studio. The sounds of the monsters were recorded using various object like coils. The music that played was very low but trilling to capture the atmosphere of the film. Loud hums echo in various parts of the film but especially towards the end.

Elements: The elements of this film include the basis of a "no talking script". The situation: don't make a sound or the monsters will get you. They also include special effect sounds as an element to their horror to add to the intensity.

Elements that appeal: The concept of no talking is definitely a major point in the film that sets it apart from the norm. It makes the audience bring it's full attention to every movement and action, all while seeing the actors communicate through sign language and non-verbal cues.

Elements that don't appeal: The beginning of the movie had one of the sons, the youngest boy, killed off right away which didn't appeal to me. The "monsters" were barely visible until the end which seemed to drawn out.