First Ideas for Thriller Setting - Jack Merren

We have had a few ideas on where to film our Thriller, we haven’t had full agreement on the location settings and age rating of the Thriller just but below are a few suggestions on where to film. We have had the idea of filming in a city location such as London which falls into the Thriller connotation of an urban setting. A city setting is much more advantageous as there are many places to film which can help is use a wide variety of shots. Also the setting of a large city area has a somewhat cold and disheartening appeal, just like a Thriller film. With this setting we can add to the unnerving atmosphere we will have to create emotion for the audience.

The London eye is clearly visible from Jubilee Bridge which was an idea of where part of the Thriller could be set. With the London eye in the background we can use a full range of long shots, Panning and zooms. The London Eye is also a iconic figurehead for a urban city area, Having it in the shot would also give the audience a faster reaction to the city setting, it gives people the message that it is set in London. Also shots of many Land marks of London could be shown in a Montage to establish the scene setting.

The Gothic street furniture of Embankment make it seem very dark and sinister, this sways to the affect of a Thriller/Horror. The dark cast iron streetlights are a perfect setting to an ominous scene. The dim lit glow make a perfect Mise en scene for low key lighting which again would make the shot dark and malevolent.

The Jubilee Bridge is one of our ideas of having a character being followed. Here we are able to film Long shots looking over the Themes and use Panning to full extent to follow the characters movement. Also the bridge early in the morning commonly has fog setting around it which would be a great feature in filming if we get there early and get the footage we need.

The London Underground is a perfect setting for our Thriller. The feeling of claustrophobia is extended with the low ceiling and short space of the tube station. Like films such as Creep and American Werewolf in London all use the London Underground to show entrapment and entanglement. Although we do have to ask permission to use this so availability if this shot depends on the situation.