This high angle establishing shot represents the ‘alien’ community that the Amish boy (Samuel Lapp) and his mother have entered. The high positioning of the camera connotes the lack of status/knowledge the boy and mother have about the new place they are in. This foreshadows the action that is about to follow. High angle shots are common within the thriller genre as they create a sense of fear within the audience as they can act as a sort of warning in preparation for violence.

Time/clocks are important conventions in thrillers. They inject the audience with an uneasy feeling. Time adds an enigmatic feel and builds up the suspense and tension which are main elements thriller films are based around.

The colour scheme used is very murky. It almost makes the picture blend together to seem a bit blurred. This could represent how the boy and his mother view their surroundings.

This is an outstanding shot of the young Amish boy staring up at a statue of an angel with curiosity. This is something the boy would have never seen before (coming form an Amish community) so is amazed by what he sees.

Weir uses a over the shoulder/high angle shot to show the power of the angel. It looks as though the angel is watching down over the boy protecting him from the dangers of this strange place. (Foreshadowing of future action)

This shot allows the audience to empathise with the character, which allows a relationship to be built motivating the audience to keep watching.

This low angle shot makes the angel look mighty and sacred. The audience can see that the angel is holding a dying man – a protector from evil.

The colour scheme and lighting are dull and lighting kept to a minimum. However, light is being reflected off the angel, adding to it’s ‘God-like’ status.

The boy is wearing a hat which could be representative of a halo – connoting the boys innocence. – It is common in thrillers for an innocent victim to have to deal with psychos and corruption.

This is a brilliant shot of the boy and his mother with a vanishing point. Vanishing points create an enigmatic feel, creating open questions; what’s behind the door?

As the boy walks towards the door the audience are left feeling uneasy about the situation. Because they have come from an Amish community they are not familiar with the dangers of cities and towns. The mother is unaware that there could be dangers lurking behind the door.

The lighting in this shot is ambient (lights on the ceiling) This allows the audience to view the mise-en-scene the same as the characters. (Empathy)

The colour scheme is again, gritty and dirty connoting criminality - a rough, dodgy place. This adds to the ominous feeling of the film, setting the tone and preparing the audience for the type of film.

Violence and corruption are important aspects of thrillers as they add to the realism. In this case we have police corruption as an undercover cop is brutally murdered by two of his colleagues.

Public restrooms are claustrophobic and add to the tension. The audience feel sympathetic towards any victims because there is no means of escape.

Once again, the dull colour and light scheme add to the atmosphere. Lighting is ambient.

Mirrors are commonly used in thrillers because they create a sense of nightmare and confusion within the audience, adding to the fear.

Thrillers show the darker side of society and humanity. Realism, suspense, tension and excitement are key to captivating the audience.

The diegetic sound of the victim shouting add to the realism making the audience feel sympathetic.

Close ups are common because they show intricate detail which allows the audience to empathise with the victim. They also intensify the action as they show the important bits.

A quick second cut of the knife represents the murder. Stabbings are quick and easy but messy so it needs to be done carefully. The fast pace adds to the tone and atmosphere of the murder.

The cold metal of the blade adds to the harshness of the situation, adding shock into the audience.

The diegetic sound of the knife clicking keeps the audience focused and alert on the action.

This high angle shot of a corrupt cop with a gun and a serious look on his face establishes the genre extremely well. The audience fear this man because he looks dangerous.

The audience then sees the boy watching the murder through a gap in the door. This almost looks like we are seeing him through a key hole. This could suggest that he is protected and will not be found. (Linking back to the angel being his protector) The audience can empathise with the boy through the close-up focusing on the eye.

Slightly high angle tracking shot of the murderer’s feet as he looks through the cubicles for the noise. When the camera focuses on a persons feet an enigma is created which builds up suspense and fear of the unknown as the audience are unable to identify who the person is or what they are doing.

Weir uses shot-reverse-shot between the boys eye in the gap and the murder action to build up a relationship so the audience feel sympathetic towards the young boy.

This is a slightly high angle shot of the boy in a small claustrophobic space. The high angle connoting lack of power.

Diegetic sound is made when the boy makes a small noise which is just loud enough for the cop to hear. Diegetic sound adds to the realism as it is sound who’s source can be seen within the mise-en-scene.

This is a great shot of the boy standing in the crucifix position. This could be foreshadowing of his future.

This is a shot just as the murderer is leaving. The boy’s hat has fallen off which was earlier referred to as a halo. The facet that it has fallen off could represent the boy’s innocence being lost due to what he has just endured.

Cliffhangers are features of thrillers because they leave the audience with excitement and suspense. The audience are left wandering what happens to the boy. This motivates them to keep watching.