Movie Conventions Research - Saw X

What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?  

For this project we chose the thriller genre and the conventions in this movie help build suspense for the audience. The film uses flashbacks with the present timeline, exploring the backstory of the Jigsaw Killer and his victims. This adds depth to the characters, sheds light on their motivations, and creates a connection within the narrative. The film also uses slow zooms on key details, like ticking timers or hidden clues within the traps. This builds anticipation and draws the audience's attention to specific elements, heightening the suspense.

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like? 

I liked the close-ups on faces, hands, and trapped body parts, amplifying the characters' fear and the gruesome details of the traps. These close-ups heighten the audience's anxiety and sense of claustrophobia, mimicking the victims' trapped experience. Saw X masterfully utilizes moments of silence to build anticipation before unleashing sudden bursts of sound, like screams or ticking clocks. This creates a sense of unease and keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. 

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you? 

One of the elements I did not like about this movie was how they incorporate hidden cameras within the traps, allowing the Jigsaw Killer to observe and manipulate his victims. This adds an element of paranoia, making the characters and audience feel constantly watched.

 




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