Critical reflection of In the shadows
In the Shadows is a short horror thriller film that explores the vulnerability of young women in isolated spaces. It follows Sarah, a seemingly normal young woman, going through a normal morning routine, who becomes the target of a sinister stalker during her nighttime jog. This critical reflection will dive into how the film represents social anxieties, utilizes branding elements, engages its audience, and leverages research to inform its narrative and challenge and use genre conve ntions. In the Shadows reflects a pervasive social concern, the abduction of women in public spaces. The film opens with a mundane morning routine, es tablishing S arah's ordinariness. This normality is shattered as she ventures out at night, a seemingly innocuous d ecision that becomes fraught with danger. By portraying an everyday activity turning sinister, the film taps into the audience's fear of the unknown and the vulnerability women face even in familiar surroundings. The use of