... objective was to frighten people. However I think that the movie was really suspenseful and there were a number of different things that helped add to the suspense. The whole atmosphere in general helped create a suspenseful mood throughout the movie. There was a great use of music in this film which helped add to the suspense of the movie as well. There was music leading up ... the tune would change depending on which part of the movie it was. The music was well adapted to the different scenes and it really helped add to the whole mood of the film. The film wouldn't be as suspenseful w...

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... . Miller is a visual masterpiece. The interweaving of the sounds, setting, lights, costumes, and colors creates an atmosphere unlike any other. The story almost becomes secondary to the visual effects. None of the choices the director made were mistakes, they were all obviously intentional to create the perfect ambiance in the film. Most of the colors in the film are typical western colors ... be black and white, such as when the characters are outside at night. However, there is always a slight illumination coming from a lamp or flame which perfectly highlights the features and mood. Th...

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... in 1960 the technology available at this time would of allowed Hitchcock to use colour in the film yet he chose black and white helping to add to the eerie atmosphere it emulates. Presenting the film in black and white emphasis's the horror genres first appearance as well as setting the events in a simple, un-complicated style where shadows are emphasized ... horrors preventing the audience form viewing certain scenes. A usual horror convention is to shoot the majority of scenes at night or in the dark as it sets up a creepy unnerving atmosphere within the audience. The dark holds many ...

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... has an appropriate cast of actors who do a great acting job; bringing the characters to life and making the audience feel for these characters. Their accents are well suited and create the Elizabethan era. He chooses distinct costumes to show the level of importance of each character, making us perceive them in a certain way. For example, the witches" black attire is ... is portrayed as a strong character, unsexed, and wearing extravagant clothing. But in the end we see she is still human and feminine. The music, lighting and special effects set the atmosphere and tone for the play, hel...

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