The Whole Plan Part 1

Hey guys, welcome back to another blog. For my media studies project, I am planning to create a psychological thriller film opening. I chose this genre because psychological thrillers are very interesting and keep the audience thinking. Instead of using a lot of action, they focus on the character’s mind, emotions, and suspense. I enjoy movies that make the viewer feel confused, curious, or nervous about what will happen next, which is why I thought this genre would be a good choice for my project.

During my research, I looked at common conventions used in psychological thrillers. Many films in this genre use dark lighting, slow pacing, suspenseful music, and close-up shots to show emotions. The setting is often normal places like houses, parks, or schools, which makes the story feel more realistic and uncomfortable for the audience. Another important part is creating a mysterious character or situation that slowly gets revealed.

I also researched how film openings work. The first few minutes of a film are important because they introduce the characters, setting, and tone of the story. A good opening should grab the audience’s attention quickly and make them want to keep watching.

For my project, I am thinking about setting the opening scene in a home or possibly a park. These are locations that are easy for me to access, and they can still feel creepy depending on the lighting and camera angles. Right now, my goal is to focus on creating tension and mystery in the beginning of the film so the audience starts asking questions about what is happening.

Over the next few days, I plan to continue researching psychological thrillers and thinking about what kind of story I want to tell in my opening scene.