Frame-By-Frame Analysis Of The Sixth Sense - By Johnny Wring

1. In this first frame we are shown a close up of a light bulb slowly getting brighter, in a dark and sketchy basement. This frame alone creates a lot of tension and anxiety amongst the audience. As well as what we see, what we hear adds to the already sketchy atmosphere as well.







 2. In this frame we are introduced to one of the characters in the movie. A close up is used and we can see by her facial expression that something is either wrong or has caught her attention, adding even more to the current atmosphere. As well as this the camera is behind an object, creating a feeling that we the audience are kind of in the background of this scene, secretly watching this character. Like when a killer stalks his victim, just before he strikes.




3. In this frame we are shown a medium shot of the character, holding onto what looks to be like a bottle of wine. However in this frame the character notices something else in the basement and instantly changes her body language, adding again to the current atmosphere. As well as this the lighting used in this scene allows us to see a shadow of the character in the background creating a very tense and sketchy feeling that we tend to see in a lot of thriller films.

4.In this frame we are shown a long shot of the character, in which the camera is positioned again behind an object, making us feel as though we are hidden whilst watching this vulnerable character who is obviously distressed in some way. This scene is great in portraying the characters emotions and current position in the scene. As I said above, from the position of the camera, the character is made to look very vulnerable and alone. You sort of get the damsel in distress feeling from it.



5. This frame calms the atmosphere a little, as we are shown what looks like a child's drawings, creating a feel of innocence and safety.  However you still come across elements of the thriller genre, by the use of the candles in the shot which are blowing around which could suggest a lot to the audience.