What makes a thrilling moment so effective?
The anticipation of something moving or jarring can be just as memorable as the event itself.
There is just something about a slow, creeping tension that makes a climax so much more exciting.
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It shows that even the most seemingly banal dramas can be climactic when done effectively.
Denis Villeneuvemay be more well-known today forhis ambitious sci-fi adaptations, yet the groundedPrisonersmay stand out the most.
As expected for David Lynch, the characters and situations are bizarre, impractical, yet still fundamentally engaging.
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‘Rear Window’ (1954)
Rear Windowis a classic example of a simple concept done right.
Every minor clue and detail towards the mystery is expertly unfolded, always leaving the characters and audience guessing.
The 1954 film impressively holds up visually, allowing the thrills to shine in a modern context.
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The constant subversion plays into an explosive and disastrous conclusion.
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