Refraction review

I like the opening titles sequence with the collage of black and white photos and the crossing out of credits, I thought that was a nice idea well put together with a very effective result. There were lots of low camera angles used which is very typical of thrillers, seeing feet but not faces gives a very mysterious, eery an uncomfortable atmosphere. The red light in the "the red room" where photos are developed, is immediately associated with blood. I also find the attention to detail with the washing blood off hands particularly impressive however the amount of tools dropped into the basin was slightly excessive yet they did make an effective noise in contrast to the sinister silence beforehand. The final image that flashes onto the screen is really quite surreal especially with the accompaniment of the drum and bass style music, To be honest it didnt personally work for me, in the classroom the general reaction was to laugh rather than feeling tense of afraid. I understand what they were trying to do and I think it was good that they tried something different and original but it didn't seem typical of a thriller opening. On the whole I think this is a great piece of work, i particularly liked the setting and titles. i I could change anything it would be the music accompanying the final shot.