The Sixth Sense Analysis

The 9 points / frames are:

1. The title of the film: The fact that the title of the film is in a light blue colour against a dark background could suggest the sinister atmosphere that is represented and also the audience become frightened of the film already withing the first beginning shots. The writing of the title words 'Sixth Sense' appear on the screen at a slow tempo which means that the audience are perhaps lead into the film instead of being 'thrown' into the action from the word go which gurantees that the viewers are concentrating on the film being unvieled.
2. How the setting / location is revealed: The dark cellar that the woman in the film enters to recieve some wine sets the atmosphere for the film. The fact that there is hardly any lighting and the room is covered in dust conveys to the audience that no-body goes down there very often and perhaps it is dangerous for her to be down there. As she is alone perhaps the audience will feel sympathy for her and hope she gets out of the situation carefully which we later discover that she does. The fact that the door is open (toward the back of the shot) could be a deliberate sign to demonstrate to the viewer that something creepy has entered and the woman could be in danger.
3. Costumes and props: The clothes that the female character is wearing is a dress which contrasts to the males perhaps winter clothes (i.e jumper and waistcoat). The fact that the main character (Bruce Willis) is wearing a waistcoat could perhaps represent they are wealthy as they are wearing glamourous clothing- especially the females dress. However some may say that this is everday clothing and in fact these people are pretty ordinary. The frame that is situated in the living room which is personalised to the male character could show that they have good jobs and are paid well for their service.
4. Interesting camera work / editing: The shot of the woman down in the cellar selecting a bottle of wine is an interesting piece of camera work as the way she is standing looking directly at the camera with her body facing forwards could perhaps mean that something or someone is staring at her, however she seems to be oblivious to this until she hears a slight noise behind her. This to me is an unusual shot as it shows the character doing an ordinary job- selecting the wine- but doesn't realise she is in a very vulnerable position.
5. Title and font style: The writing appears slowly onto the screen which represents the characters in a thriller- approaching with caution. The writing is a moderate size which means it does not fill the entire frame however it is still readable and stands out enough to the audience.
6. Story – and how the opening sets the story up: The shot of the light bulb slowly turning on could suggest that something dangerous is going to happen once the lights are completely on. Also the fact that the female character is selecting wine from the cellar could suggest she is not alone but with someone who is going to share the wine with her. The fact that the light bulb is off centre and not in the middle of the frame means that it is unusual and perhaps there is something slightly different about this particular film.
7. Genre (thriller) – and how the opening suggests it: The shot of the woman facing sidewards to the camera with her shadow on the wall is quite a sinister shot as the lines that are either side of the shadow could represent jail bars and this could mean that the character is trapped and has no-where to turn. The fact that the woman gets the shivers and runs up the stairs to escape. The fact that she shivers and turns very cold could mean that this film is about ghosts and the woman is in danger.
8. How any characters are introduced: The shot of the two main characters being confronted in their bedroom by the man standing in his underwear is a great indication of what the characters are like as people. The fact that the man stands in front of the woman to protect her means that he is the dominant figure in the relationship. The female is standing behind which could mean that perhaps she is overshadowed by the male and vulnerable.
9. Any special effects (or a particular shot you really like): For me personally I think that the shot of the telephone, the bag and broken glass scattered on the floor of the bedroom is a really effective shot as it shows that they are vulnerable people and danger is about to happen and perhaps the characters are not safe. This makes the audience feel very uncomfortable and a sinister atmosphere is created.