Lurking From Above
What does it look like?
This is a shot where the audience sees a creature lurking above the character, but the character is unaware of the threat.
How’s it done?
This shot is done as CGI.
When should I use it?
This shot can be used when you want the audience to be on the edge of their seats. It’s unsettling for the audience to see a character in danger but the character is unaware of it.
The Exorcist 3 (1990)
Synopsis: A police lieutenant in Georgetown mourns the anniversary of a priest’s death as a serial killer strikes.
Featured Scene: During a hospital visit, Kinderman (George C. Scott) walks through a hospital ward where one of the patients walks across the ceiling.
The Exorcist 3 (1990), directed by William Peter ...
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