Movie Research: Vertigo

 What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?

• The Suspenseful Atmosphere
• The Unreliable Narrator
• The Exploration of Obsession and Guilt

 

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? 

Vertigo masterfully builds suspense through its haunting visuals, eerie score, and Hitchcock's signature slow-zoom shots. The film's dreamlike quality, with its blurred lines between reality and delusion, keeps the audience constantly on edge, unsure of what to believe. Scottie's acrophobia and obsession with Madeleine make him an unreliable narrator, drawing the audience into his subjective experience of the mystery. We question his perceptions, memories, and motivations, adding a layer of psychological intrigue to the story.

 

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that have that did not appeal to you, and you are thinking of not filming for your final task?

The film's heavy reliance on Freudian psychoanalysis, with its focus on repressed desires and childhood trauma, might feel dated or overly simplistic to some modern audiences. Exploring alternative psychological perspectives or focusing on the social and cultural context of the characters could offer a more nuanced approach. The use of classic gothic romance tropes like the damsel in distress, the doomed love story, and the haunted mansion might feel cliché for some viewers. We could subvert these tropes or blend them with other genres to create a more original and contemporary take on the mystery.





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