The Axe from the film “The Shining” is similar to the weapon
that we are using because it’s a common weapon which is known to cause severe
injuries when used in the incorrect way.
An axe which is used in a horror film is normally a long axe
so that the person who is using the axe to murder people will be swinging the
axe around like a maniac. This makes the audience feel on the edge of their
seat because the axe is getting closer and closer to the victim and the
audience feel uncomfortable with the build-up to a violent scene.
The bigger a weapon is, the audience will see at as a more
intimidating weapon as it looks like it will inflict more damage upon the
victim, resulting in a violent and gory death. The weapon can also show the
dominance of a character, so whoever has the larger weapon or the more
“dangerous” weapon will be seen as the character which has control over his
opponent.
The character that normally has the bigger weapon comes off
as a more aggressive person and this frightens the audience as they wonder what
psychopathic ideas he has created in his head.
The rope scene from the film “Saw IV” consists of a man who
is tied in a chair and he has to complete a task. I can refer this to our
opening sequence as the woman is dragged into the house by the psychopath and
then tied to a chair and asked questions while he looks through his collection
of murder weapons.
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