Genre reserach

I’ve been trying to clearly decide on the genre. Right now, I think the film fits best as a Phycological drama. The main focus will not just be on what the character does, but on how his mind changes over time. I want the audience to feel uncomfortable and unsure about what will happen next.

When I researched Psychological Thrillers, I learned that they usually focus on a character’s inner struggles. The tension comes from their thoughts, fears, and obsessions rather than big action scenes. These films often use lighting, sound, and camera angles to show mental instability. This is important for my film because the story is about a slow mental decline, not one big dramatic moment.

Taxi driver this film follows a lonely man who feels disconnected from society and slowly becomes more unstable. What stood out to me was how the film shows his isolation. There are many scenes of him alone, driving at night, thinking to himself. The city feels dark and empty even though it is crowded.

The film builds tension slowly. Nothing extreme happens at first, but you can tell something is wrong with him. This is helpful for my project because I want to show my character’s boredom and isolation before his addiction becomes serious. I can use quiet scenes, voiceovers, or long shots of him alone in his apartment or office to show his mindset.

From this research, I learned that I need to build tension slowly. I should start with simple, repetitive scenes to show boredom, then slowly change the lighting, editing, and sound as the character’s addiction grows. Doing this research early is helping me think more clearly about how to make my film feel realistic and intense without needing complicated effects or large sets.