The characters in my thriller opening are all of the 16- 18 age range, white and British. Because of this, my media product immediately relates and appeals to this audience, who will identify with the skateboarder and the two girls. The representations of this age group vary: they’re presented as dangerous thugs by the character Will Block, who is unemployed. This is a common stereotype of teenagers. However, Eve White, Will’s first victim is a hard working, ordinary, law abiding citizen. Teenagers are also suggested to be overwhelming in number, because the cast is made up of teenagers. This could emphasize the fear and intimidation of this age group, therefore reinforcing specific stereotypes – the male aggression and female victim.
Males are presented negatively by Will Block as he is the only male character. My media product suggests that males are greedy, obsessive and have bullying personalities. In contrast, it presents females as male prey. The character Eve White reinforces the traditional idea of women being the victims in film. She presents women as vulnerable and weak in contrast to men. However, the second female character, Scarlet Fraser, challenges this traditional view. She out-stares Will as he hovers around, lurking, waiting to pounce. The cliff hanger connotes she will outwit him and refuses to be intimidated. This character adopts a contempory femme fatale image of a strong, independent woman, reflecting the progression of attitudes towards women in society.
Your answer to question 2 is succinct and interesting. You have proficiently explained how your film represents aspects of anti social behaviour and the way one of the female victims is a generic stereotype whilst the second victim reflects the move away from women as helpless victims in thrillers
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