Thriller Opening: Props

Thriller Opening: Props

1.       Christian Cross Necklace:

 

 

This prop is the Christian cross necklace and symbolises Christianity and to ward off evil.

This will be used in the opening by the protagonist as he will be warding off evil and shows a sign of peace.

This prop would be in a typical thriller film to show the difference between good and evil and adds religion to the thrillers and their beliefs such as God and the Devil.

The meanings this will create purity and innocence as it relates to Jesus who was pure of heart and died on the cross.

This prop gives ideas about the character due to the representation of the Christian cross and how the audience know the antagonists beliefs.

 

2.       Food/English breakfast:

 

 

These props consist of different foods that are typically in an English breakfast.

These will be used in the opening to show the antagonist making a typical English breakfast which links to other events this character is doing e.g. murdering.

This is typical in a thriller as it disguises who the antagonist is by linking everyday events to them to mask their real identity.

The meanings created from this prop are that it links to the killings the antagonist causes such as the eggs connoting a pair of eyes from the protagonist.

The representation ideas link to the setting of the antagonist which is located in a typical household kitchen to make the breakfast and it links to the type of character as the antagonist lives an everyday life.

 

3.       Devil/demon Mask

 

 

This prop is a devil/demon mask and is used to hide the antagonists face when he is killing.

It will be used when the antagonist is trying to kill the protagonist and puts it on after seeing a vision.

This is used in a typical thriller film because it is a type of mask to hide the killers face e.g. Jason’s hockey mask.

The meanings this mask will create are to show religious evil from the devil who is considered to punish bad people in hell. This also shows a sign to the antagonist about his ‘condition.’

The representational ideas about the antagonist from the mask are that he is pure evil and does harm to others including the protagonist and considered a big threat for the introduction of the film.