In our film, we tried to use a range of camera angles and editing techniques. We used match cutting, which helps to focus on significant parts without disrupting the flow, as we zoomed in on some parts - for example, when Harriet pushes on the door and Sammie follows straight after. The use of match cutting here helped to focus on the fact that Sammie is following her without showing her full body pushing on the door as this would give her identity away. These types of shots and this type of editing technique, as well as shots like extreme close ups etc., are conventional of horror films as they heighten the tension and suspense within the scene.
The use of the over-the-shoulder mirror shot towards the end of the film, gives the first slight look at the antagonists face. This shot is effective as it shows the audience that someone is following her and makes them worried for what might happen next yet, through the use of dramatic irony, the victim doesn't notice anyone there. We split this scene up with cuts from the toilet to Alex in the study room. This helps to build tension and quicken the pace of the scene. We also used match cutting as Sammie walks across the room. This shows the audience the setting and hints at the room being empty, somewhere where no one is going to see anything happen - a convention of killings in horror films as no one is a witness or knows what happened. A fast-pace is also conventional in horror films as it builds tension and fear effectively whilst also showing the audience that something bad is going to happen.
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