Women in Black - Opening scene (analysis)

Women in black is a very well known horror film which also involves the typical conventions of drama and thriller. The scene begins with a close up of tea cups and them pouring into it. A close up is normally used to show emotion of a characters face as well as tightly framing them. In this case, the close up is to show the actions being made. They have also used a low angle, medium shot, to show the three girls all together. The medium shot has been used to show how they are positioned as well as there body language.

Not long after a two shot was used showing two of the girls smiling and looking happy. This is significant as there emotions change immediately when they are shown at a high angle looking up, as if they had seen a ghost. They all stopped playing with the dolls at the same time which could possibly suggest that they are all in shock. This could be seen, by the audience, as if a new character is going to be introduced.They have then used a point of view shot, showing the girls looking up at the window. This kind of shot is interesting for the audience as it partially puts us in the position of them. 

The music in the background of this is quite creepy. It is a slow sound and seems to get more thrilling and gripping as it goes on. This gives the audience a feel of suspense and put them on the edge of their seats. The music starts to get louder which is quite emphasising and connotes danger and panic, aswell as suggesting that something dramatic is going to happen. The sound gradually builds up, until the end of the scene, when the girls jump out of the window and ends with a scream.