Thursday, 5 December 2013

Dawn of the Dead (1978) Image analysis (2)


This is the scene where Stephen is ambushed by a zombie in the boiler room.  The mise-en-scene utilises low-key lighting which creates a lot of shadows and a darker feel.   This is a medium-long shot so we can see them zombie grabbing Stephen and we also can see Stephen’s hands which shows he is unprepared for the attack.  This quick montage of point of view shots is from the perspective of the zombie and Stephen.  This adds to the panic of the scene and draws the audience in so we can see what Stephen is facing.  Also seeing from the

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