Thriller inspiration

American Sniper:
This scene is set in a middle eastern area with natural lighting and a lot of diegetic sounds of gunshots and other machinery. The mis en scene of this film has been meticulously planned and adds a lot more depth to the film. The camera work has been done so that in particular shots we are able to see a POV shot of the shooter, as he looks through the glass in order to aim at his target.

Get Out:

There is an eerie silence that is used in order to provoke fear and tension. This helps to escalate the situation when the man is seen to start running towards the character and non-diegetic music is added. By having the lighting dark is a clear convention of a thriller as it emphasises the unknown.

The Ruins:
This a very vivid and unpleasant scene to watch but what they have done really well is the makeup and special effects. They have done it in order to make the flesh and bleeding so life like and realistic. This is a very useful skill to have when creating your film as it immerses the audience.