Why+is+the+ending+so+effective?

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//__Why is the ending of the film so effective?__//

** Already knowing what is going to happen / has happened makes the closing sequences very moving. ** Jackson creates a feeling of horror of the inevitable, strong tension and a feeling of dread. __ Techniques used __ ·  Backlighting ·  Choice of music: “The Humming Chorus” creates a melancholic mood ·  Time closer to real time. Feeling of time moving slowly accentuated by shots of feet walking to the rhythm of “The Humming Chorus” **AND** by close-ups of clocks and watches. ·  Honoria’s innocence is emphasised by shots of her enjoying her outing (give specific examples) and by the script e.g. “Treat yourself.” ·  Jewel of death. Links the murder with the fantasy world. **Signal.** ·  Screams convey the horror of the murder ·  the CU of the bloodied faces of Pauline and Mrs Rieper ** The ending has strong similarities with the beginning of the film. **    the narrative circle is completed    murder scene    boat sequences    final song echoes words of hymn    sub-titles    Final shot close-up of Pauline’s face    brutal reminder of the horrible conclusion of the girls’ obsessive friendship.