Wednesday, 20 January 2010

What is Suspense?

Suspense definition: A state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety.


Suspense creates tension and anxiety for the audience

  • It keeps us on our toes as we usually do not know what will happen next in the film.
  • It keeps us wondering what will happen next.
  • Hitchcock's bomb theory is a tool used by directors to create suspense. The bomb theory is when the audience knows or finds out something which the characters do not.
  • Suspense can be created in many ways. Through camera shots or movements and with theuse of effective sound/music.

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