Post #31 Murder Mystery Short Film Analysis

 Short Film Analysis


"The Murder at Havilfield Manor" is a short, but captivating murder mystery short film, the weaves together drama and the classic who dunnit plot. the film unfolds with an interesting narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat.

Although the film is less than four minutes long, the audience still gets background knowledge on the characters in a quick timed sequence that shows each of the characters nefarious lives. The interactions between characters are rich in tension and suspicion, enhancing the overall feel of mystery.

the short film also uses humor and irony to employ suspense and tension between characters. Although there isn't a lot of different scene locations, they do use a lot of different camera angles that are fast paced matching the storyline.

Knowing how someone else has made their short film within the same genre, gives valuable insight on storytelling techniques and cinematography.

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