Genre Research: Bird box

 In the movie Bird Box, key thriller elements are found throughout. There are various types of high angles, low angles, over the shoulder shots, and closeups that occur in this film. These angles/shots are all used throughout thriller films to either indicate vulnerability of the victim or to emphasize one’s reaction towards the situation. Birdbox also contains multiple different camera movements throughout the film. Such camera movements include: Tracking/Pan and the handheld camera movement. These elements contribute to the suspense and tension of the movie by illustrating that the character is being followed or watched and also by creating a greater sense of immediacy for the audience. The various settings of the film also provides a sinister and mysterious feeling as it focuses on deserted, distant spooky locations. Other elements such as knives and scissors used as props and the sound which was mostly diegetic was used thoroughly throughout the film. An element that appealed to us from Bird Box was how relatable some of the characters were. Each character reacts in their own way but all portray the instinct that many of us would feel in a situation like that. Most of them show shock and fear, and go to any means necessary to survive how they can. Another element we enjoyed was the settings used. The movie begins with panic, as people are trying to figure out what is happening and what the creatures are. As the movie continues, and much of the population is wiped out the settings become desolate and free of man made items. The contrast of the settings as the plot develops is one of the most appealing aspects of the movie. The element that did not appeal to us from Bird Box was the violence. Many things like, a woman smashing her head into a window and another woman walking into a burning car are shown in just the first few minutes of the film. Exposing audiences to violence and gore so early on can turn them away from the movie. It can also cause fear that lasts for weeks or even months. Another element that does not appeal to us from the movie was that many things were up for interpretation. The antagonists of Bird Box are never shown, because of this and the multiple ways that these creatures cause the characters to react it is not known what they are. This leaves them up to interpretation on what the creature truly is and the power it can hold over the characters. 

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