THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE OPENING

By: Kwabena Sarpong 12.2

CAMERA

At the first shot we are able to see an establishing shot to show the whole front of the house. It is also a main concept of Thriller’s to show the whole environment.

Another camera technique that is used is a close up of the person’s shoe whilst he is riding the bike. This adds a sense of wonder because the audience may question where is the person going using his bike.

MISE-EN-SCENE

This is a prop. The rocking adds a sense of mystery as this could lead to the audience wondering why there is a black chair in a white room.

The use of a hoody as a prop also gives the sense of mystery and curiosity because this could make the audience wonder why his face is hidden so they cannot see his face.

The use of the box as a prop is very significant. This makes the audience curious as well because they are wondering what is inside the box and what it has to do with the film.

SOUND The use of sound in The Hand that

Rocks the Cradle is significant as well. This is because at the beginning, the music is calm and shows a civilised environment. This is shown by when you hear bells and flutes. It all sounds harmonious. But as it gets to the end of the opening, violins start to be played and the calm feeling disappears and a more tense environment comes. The sound becomes dissonant.

EDITING

This is an example of fading out. This is after the opening credits occur. The screen fades out and turns black then cuts to the front of the house.

This is an example of a cut. This is used to show the audience the different rooms and places that are inside the house.