The elevator sequence when the group run away from Zombies
which have broken their way into the mall is one of my favourite sequences in
this film, due to the elevator music. While they’re being chased by the undead
they run into this elevator, and the theme of claustrophobia is played out as
the undead crowd the outside of it, creating a sense of panic in the audience
as there’s no way out that way, the parallel action music playing contrasts
against this sequence making us think the doors will not close. Yet as they do,
the action music is not off and replaced with contrapuntal and almost ironic
elevator musak showing collision cutting as well, like all the tense action has
literally been left behind.
The camera is also at the entrance of the elevator and
exactly in the middle, almost as if the silver line on the other door is
separating the two groups. The phone poster to the left is also ironic due to
the lack of the consumerism theme and there’s no-one to call.
In this specific shot, the character Ana is central in the
frame showing that she is the leader and strongest in the group through the
positioning. She’s wearing clothes which cover the whole of her body and chest,
going against the idea of the female victim, in which they would normally
flaunt their sexuality. Ana’s clothing also reveals her arms, which shows that
she is flaunting and showing her arms, leading to the idea of her muscle
showing her dominance. Her clothing also represents her as a modern version of
the “final girl” as she is a blonde, smart woman who is in control of the whole
group and situation and takes the position of that of a man.
This scene plays out as a little break, as it’s calming and
the character CJ humorously says “I like this song” while everyone else is
catching their breath and due to his character and personality he begins to
develop into more of a helping and humorous person.
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