Psychological conventions and film analysis

• Drama/ mystery
• Danger is on a mental level rather that physical initially
• 2 or more characters preying on each others mind to create conflict, or one solitary character in mental conflict.
• Characters try and discover their purpose
• Characters often have a fear or fascination with death
• Narrative - confusion over what is real.

'The sixth sense'

This movie especially links with the fear and fascination of death as the main character (the boy) can see the dead and that works with the audience as in scenes the camera lets the audience see what he see's so they can relate to him, also this grabs the audiences attention for if they are interested in life after death or what happens when you die this movie feeds their fascination.

There is a tracking shot at the beginning of the scene leading up to the car where the main characters are. This lets the audience witness the action and then find the main characters to hear their thoughts on the situation.

There is a mid shot of the two characters in the car, the camera is directed towards the main character (the boy) so the 2nd characters face (his mum) can only be seen side on. This lets the audience establish the main character and focus on the main character while being able to see the second persons reaction.

The boy is telling his mother something important, having no music in the background makes sure the audiences attention is focused on what the boy is saying.

There is a shot reverse shot on the mothers reaction to the boys secret and when back to the boy we can see the spirit outside the boys window. This is so that the audience can see the characters reactions and see the scene from different points of views. This is so the audience feel like they can relate to the characters and feel apart of the drama.