The film still I chose to analyse is from the black comedy Heathers (1994).
The shot is set in a forest which is an ominous setting. It connotes secrecy as if they don't want to be found. The gun she's holding adds to this effect and suggests they are doing something they don't want to be found out about. Her clothes and jewellery are not what you would expect of a planned shooting so the viewer can infer that the situation is not well planned and her shocked face confirms this as well as suggesting she is not used to handling a gun. We can guess she has been forced into an unexpected scenario.
The shot is fairly dark and the colours are a little unsaturated which is a little unsettling for the reader, because instead of bright and cheery lighting we often see in comedies, something is a little wrong, which embodies the dark undertones of a black comedy. It is a mid shot which allows us to see the character's face and identify with her. We cannot, however, see where who she is aiming at which creates intrigue and affiliates us more with her than with her victim although the side on framing leaves the viewer on the outside of the events so we feel helpless, as if we cannot help her or the victim, we can only watch her fire the gun.
I chose this shot because I thought there was a lot to say about it. The lighting is unusual which is interesting for analysis and the framing generates an intriguing viewpoint for the viewer. Additionally the setting is even more enigmatic, altogether creating a rich effect ripe for analysis!
