Film analysis DOTD 2004 (final) IMAGE 3

The scene is from the end of the film when the survivors are on the boat sailing as Ana watches. It shows a very patriotic view of America and at this scene the American flag is put subtly around the shots to signify that the Americans beat the zombies. It gives the viewer the impression that they are the heroes of the story and will live happily ever after- however in the end credit sequence, they all get bitten. Janet stagier said that understands the audience/context when a film was released is vital to understanding it fully. Mention how the film was made just three years after 9/11 and also there are other horror films of a similar era – such as the hills have eyes which also represent the context.

The intense lighting and natural light as well connotes an almost blurred way of life that the whole 10 minute scene was all so fast and such a blur. As well as this it almost signifies happiness how they are at peace with everything and everyone’s going to be safe – albeit only temporarily. Ana is the main Final girl in the film and has beaten the fast moving monsters (zombies). She is also looking at the “male hero” Michael on the dock, who has sacrificed his own life to help save her. It shows she still is bound to the stereotypica
l roles of needing a man to survive.