Thriller Questionnaire

 

   1.   What is your favourite movie genre?

2.  What do you look for in the opening of a movie?
3.  If you had to choose a Thriller sub-genre what would it be? i.e. Crime-Thriller, Psychological-Thriller
4. If you had to choose, what would be your favourite Thriller movie?
5. What do you like about that movie? i.e. the tension it creates.
6. Where do you personally think is the best place to shoot a Thriller Opening?
7. Have you ever turned a movie after 5 minutes? If ‘Yes’ why?
8. What would you want to happen in the opening to a Thriller movie, in order to keep your attention and to keep you asking questions?

Narrative Script

*Establishing shot*

I knew you … Ha … Well I did know you before the accident. You only killed for the state, now you just kill for revenge? You’re an animal. I remember that mission, we knew what we had to do it was easy, easier than 1, 2, 3, but it was just after your daughter had been brutally murdered. You thought they were responsible, you took it to heart, and you went after Belakov on your own personal mission,

(Stands up) you jeopardised the whole mission! (Sits back down)

You, I and McNeil were taken, tortured. But they took you away … We thought you were dead … Well you were dead, you came back looking for answers. And here they are. (Pushes pictures of Belakov across table) That’s him, you were right he did take your daughter, but he didn’t kill her, our sources stay she’s still alive … being held, but we don’t know where, if you wish to find her … You must take Belakov alive. That wont be easy … He’s heavily guarded 24/7. He knows we’ll be coming, that’s why we need you cause after all you … are … dead …

Costume ideas for our main task.

Costume for the narrator - He will be wearing a black and white suit so that the audience when they see him will be able to get the idea that he is in some sort of business, The representation of a black and white means that he could be seen as being the Hero or the Villain because the white would resemble the purity in his heart and the black could resemble his dark heart.

Costume for the Villain - For the villain we have a full black suit so that we could resemble the fact that darkness is everywhere around him and that his intentions are purely evil. Also to go with the suit we have the leather gloves showing that this guy is a professional and that he is aware that leaving any tracks would be a horrible mistake for him.

Roles for our final Idea

Acting Roles

Main Role (Person being dragged) - Zander Parkin
Bad guy - John Hughes (Me)
Narrator - Morris James

Directing and camera roles

Main Directing Role -  John Hughes

Assistant director - Morris James

Main Camera man - Zander Parkin

Sound and editing - Zander Parkin and John Hughes

Prop organisation - Morris James, Zander Parkin and John Hughes

Transportation

Zander Parkin - none needed, lives in Baston

John Hughes - Bus or possible getting a lift from relative

Morris James - Getting a lift off of a relative

Shooting script for our final idea

Shot	Shot Description	Audio/Dialogue
1	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining)
2	POV shot of legs being dragged along, travelling backwards.	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
3	POV shot of empty room, mainly focused on the door (sideward)	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
4	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining)
5	POV shot of legs being dragged along, travelling backwards.	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
6	POV shot of empty room, still focused on door but camera starts to rotate (getting up)	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
7	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining)
8	POV as dragging stops and character (camera) falls backwards onto the floor.	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
9	POV shot as man opens the door and enters the empty room	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
10	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining)
11	POV shot of character getting picked up to kneel.	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
12	POV shot as man walks towards the camera (door shuts)	Heartbeat, Heavy Breathing and amplified door shutting, Narration
13	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining)
14	POV shot as character gets shot (falls over)	Heartbeat, Heavy Breathing and Gun shot, Narration
15	POV shot of man grabbing character and shaking him	Heartbeat, Heavy Breathing, “WHY DID YOU DO IT! WHY WHY? (Echos, Discombobulated)” Narration
16	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining)
17	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining)
18	POV shot of man walking away, eyes slowly closes	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
19	POV of man leaving as character falls back down, eyes slowly close	Heartbeat and Heavy Breathing, Narration
20	Mid/long shot of man sat behind desk, being interrogated	Man speaking (Narrates the whole begining

Coming soon

Thriller films and classifications

For this post i will name three thrillers and why i feel they are classified as that age rating.

The Sentinel - 12A

This film was rated a 12A in the eyes of the BBFC and i feel that this is because that this film doesn't feature any nudity and includes next to no foul language. It wouldn't be rated anything less because it still includes weapons, crime and violence in it.

Shooter - 15

This film has been rated a 15, this is because of the violence, shooting, crime, foul language and nudity. The film (About conspiracys) could become a bad influence on the younger ages and so the age was set to 15.

The Happening - 15

This film, which involves people killing themselfs, would be rated as a 15 as even though it has no nudity it still has violence, bloodshed and disturbing images.

BBFC Role and classifications.

The role of the BBFC:

The BBFC is an independent non-government organisation which has been classifying films since 1912. This organization is a way for parent of children to ensure that the film their children are watching is within their age.

‘U’ – Universal, suitable for all. This should work from people from ages four and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

PG – Parental Guidance. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

12, 12A - These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them. The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.

15 – Suitable for ages 15 and over. No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.


18 - No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video. In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:

• Where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
• Where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
• Where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.

In the case of video works (including video games), which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.


R18 - The ‘R18’ category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ video works may not be supplied by mail order. The following content is not acceptable:

Location for our thriller

Thanks to Zander Parkin we have found this location to film our media.

This are seems to look very desolate and split from the society, There could be a chance of finding some sort of abandoned or worn down building for our main part of the thriller.