Research: Film Image Analysis (Dawn Of The Dead 2004) 2

This shot is a fast edit of Mike getting chased by a hoard of zombies. There are many techniques used in this scene to make a dramatic impact on the audience. Firstly we can say that the character and representation of the zombies is a fast moving monster. These are a generic factor in horror films to make the audience feel as though the characters can’t get away from them. The cinematography of this shot is a handheld camera; this is also used to make the audience feel as though they are there with the characters. Finally Michael is using a phallic weapon (gun) which connotes that he has more power over the zombies. This scene shows the institutional context and how it has changed since 1979. Slow moving zombies are now rarer because modern audiences are conditioned to faster films and more threatening enemies. This can also be seen in newer films like “World War Z”.