Influential Films

‘Ghost’ Sam’s death scene – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpvlS6uBduQ

‘American history x’ bathroom death scene – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5wSSZmdFT8

1 ) How do these two clips portray sympathy effectively?

2) How does the time and location in which the scene is set effect the mood?


3) How does the mise en scene in Sam's death sequence create a fearfulness atmosphere?

‘Attack the Block’ opening – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcxs4EtilHs

‘The Shining’ tricycle scene – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy7ztJ3NUMI

4) How do these two clips create an atmosphere of uncertainty?

5) How does the music in The Shining make this scene uncomfortable?

6) How are social groups represented in Attack the Block

‘End of Watch’ death scene – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP6BJaI_Cx4

7) How does this clip create a sense of urgency?