The Disappearance of Alice Creed- By Colette

Camera Work

•  In the opening shots the camera is tracking across a car park using a low angle shot. The camera is very close to the ground which makes the shot seem menacing. The camera is moving very slowly which creates tension and sets the scene.
• Blocking has been used in a shot which partially hides the character's face. The character is hidden behind part of a car. This gives us details about where the character is and sets the scene because of showing the cars. Also partially concealing the subject creates a feeling of mystery and makes us wonder about his suspicious behaviour. 
• A low angle shot has been used of the characters in the DIY store. The angle of this shot makes the characters look down on us and shows the audience that the subjects in the frame are powerful and in control.
• The camera pans around the room in the house which establishes the setting for the rest of the film.
• The characters are always symmetrical in the frame whilst in the house which suggests that they are very organised
• A long shot of the door shows that the character will be trapped

Mise En Scene

• Neither of the characters show any facial expression and their body language  suggests that they have no feelings
• The settings are all everyday places that people would visit (car parks, DIY store). This thrills the audience because what the men are up to could happen to them. 
• The forest setting is concealed and suggests secrecy
• After the men have 'decorated' the house there is no light and everything is very dark and back which mirrors their characters
• The 'soundproofing' sign suggests that they're not just doing DIY work
• The ropes and padlocks on the door show that there's something more serious and twisted about what they're doing.

Sound

• Diegetic Sound-'Whoosing' sound as the film opens which creates a supernatural feeling
• No dialogue throughout the whole sequence shows their plan and how organised the men are
• Non-diegetic sound= Soundtrack is quiet in the house  and the music deepens as the men enter through the door shows that they're the antagonists

Editing

• The 180 degree rule isn't broken throughout the opening
• Simple cuts are used so that the audience doesn't notice them- doesn't disrupt the action and keeps the thrilling feeling
• The shots are very short, the cutting is very fast paced which matches the action that is happening