Danger in a Reflection
What does it look like?
It’s a shot where a character is hiding behind a wall and through a reflection we can see a bad guy approaching.
How’s it done?
It’s done by shooting the reverse action in the reflection.
When should I use it?
Use this shot to show the audience and/or the character the danger that is on the other side of the wall.
Paycheck (2003)
Synopsis: Paid big money by high-tech firms for working on hush-hush projects, computer ace Michael Jennings then has his memory erased for security purposes—which explains why he can’t figure out the reason his most recent employer wants to kill him.
Featured Scene: During a pursuit in the basement, Jennings tries to escape with his life.
Paycheck (2003), directed ...
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