Short film research: Wanderer/ mystery


“The Wanderer” by Mark O’Brien and Jake Wilkins is also a short film that falls under the mystery/thriller genre. This short film has many elements that fit into our chosen mystery genre. This short film is based on a male traveler who arrives at a secluded house in the evening. While looking for shelter, he meets a young couple who appear to be around his age. They invite him to dinner, but later the women become uneasy. This leads to questions like: "Is it possible that the nomadic serial killer plaguing the area has invaded their home” "Will they survive the night” ``The Wanderer'' was produced in such a way that the reader asks the question, ``What happens next'' In this case, sound/noise is used. The film is quieter and less noisy, allowing readers to maintain a less abrupt approach. Background noise plays a huge role in the  mystery genre approach, but in this short film you hear even more questionable background noise. This is often seen between genres such as thrillers and mysteries. There is also a piano sound that plays a more classical and eerie melody. By using these sounds, the audience may become a little more curious about the meaning of cause and effect. The mystery genre often uses make-up and costumes that  make characters look a little boring, but The Wanderer has a simpler, more  casual style. This gives the reader a sense of the unexpected when events occur. However, the lighting may be different in this genre. In this case, a warm/inviting tone is used to convey something unexpected. Even in the  camera shots, the makers of this film used tracking shots, over-the-shoulder shots, and some close-ups to emphasize the overall eerie atmosphere of this film. The editing style of the mystery genre is often quite subdued. As in "The Wanderer", there are many isolated locations, which already form the atmosphere of the entire film. It has clips that are relevant to viewers who feel ambiguous, and a system that allows for the most unexpected things. If you express more creepy and sinister emotions, the reader may feel a sense of unfairness. Examples of movies that best fit my genre (mystery) are ``Jet'' and ``Scraples,'' both of which are short films that  fit under the thriller/mystery category. Overall, I often gravitate toward this genre because it appeals to me the most. I enjoy the anxiety that sets in and the unpredictable and chaotic approach it brings. However, this genre suffers from a bit of repetition. Especially for filmmakers, because many of their ideas are based on short films that have already been made. Most of the time I'm surprised by the plot twists. It feels great, but it's often done right. You see, when producers don't execute plot twists properly, viewers end up feeling dissatisfied.

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