Textual Analysis and J Horror

We began our exploration of textual analysis by looking at Simon Hynd's classic short Virus and exploring the use of the camera to create fear, tension and suspense. We couldn't, unfortunately, watch the equally chilling animation The Sandman although I will try and work around this for a future lesson.

Next time, we are looking at Gore Verbinski's remake of The Ring, exploring the following key areas:

• Use of the camera
• Soundtrack – diegetic and non-diegetic sound
• Representation and character
• Mise-en-scene and framing
• Special Effects
• Narrative structure

in order to answer the question: How does the director create fear and tension in The Ring?