Watch it Again

One of the subtle yet intriguing details we included in the reflection shot was having the stalker positioned behind the car, just visible in the rearview mirror. It wasn’t easy to get the framing just right. We spent a lot of time adjusting the mirror and positioning our actor in a squat to ensure he was captured perfectly. It's a little moment in the film that might go unnoticed unless you’re paying close attention. 

While this detail isn’t explicitly highlighted in the narrative, it plays a significant role in adding to the tension and unease surrounding the stalker’s character. The fact that he texts Eva after this scene, letting her know he’s there, amplifies the creepiness and reinforces his unsettling presence. It’s a subtle touch that heightens the psychological atmosphere without drawing too much attention to itself. 

This is the kind of detail that could be discussed in a post-film breakdown, the kind of thing you’d see in a “things you missed” video.  I might incorporate it into my CCR. For example, during an interview with myself as the director, I could ask about these hidden details — things that viewers might not catch on their first watch, but which contribute to the overall mood and theme of the film. =This would work well for the question: "How does your product engage with audiences and how would it be distributed as a real media text?" Audiences love it when a movie has layers for them to discover as they dive deeper into the story.