SlasherEG4: Cherry Falls

Cherry Falls

(2000) Geoffrey Wright

PRODUCED BY: Fresh Produce Company, Industry Entertainment, Rogue Pictures

DISTRIBUTED BY: USA Films (US), Entertainment Film Distributors (UK) (full list)

BUDGET: $14m

BOX OFFICE: 

RATINGS: IMDB 4.8

MY RATING: 

WIKI, OFFICIAL SITE

The soundtrack consists of a mournful tune that immediately suggests both fear and mystery. It continues to play over the next few scene changes, acting as a audio bridge.

A few bell chimes are the first use of diagetic sound in the opening, and the next couple of shots help to establish a location for the film, as well as giving us a glimpse of the title.

The few shots of the woods and lake are almost peaceful, lulling the viewers into a false sense of security somewhat. But the fact that night is drawing in suggests that the main action is about to begin.

With the shot of the moon, the music changes tempo, shifting up. This establishes that the introductory sequence is at an end, and that a new sequence is beginning.

Dialogue cuts in over the establishing shot, and the camera uses a high angle to pan down over the car from above. This could suggest isolation and weakness, common among slashers.