Jeepers Creepers Opening Scene Analysis G321

Jeepers Creepers Opening Scene Analysis:

One convention of a horror film that is shown is that the teenagers are shown as irresponsible and unintelligent. This is because they get themselves into trouble with the person driving the truck. Another convention that is shown is that the scene is set in a rural country lane. This is used as it shows to the audience that no one can help the teenagers when they're in trouble.

One effective camera shot that is used is the two shot of the two teenagers when they are driving along alone, This sets the scene and shows to the audience that they are close together. Another effective camera angle that is used is the long shot that showed the driver of the truck standing in the creepy setting. This introduces the antagonist of the film to the audience.

Mise en scene is shown by making the villain's costume as dirty and dark, to symbolize evil. It contrasts with the teenagers brighter and more plain clothing.

The characters of the teenagers start out as childish and noisy, but after they see the antagonist, they turn quieter and more sensible.

There is little editing used throughout the opening scene, although there is some cross cutting between the teenagers car and the villains truck.