Wuthering Heights Ghost Scene.
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Describe, analyse, evaluate and compare the ghost scenes in the two films
The ghost scene in Peter Kosminsky's version of Wuthering Heights is far more advanced than in Lawrence Olivier's version, because it is more modern. This means that Kosminsky can use a lot of special effects that were not available to Lawrence Olivier.
Kosminsky's ghost scene includes a lot of these special effects to enhance the uneasy atmosphere. It starts with Zillah leading Lockwood
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gives the impression that something is there without the viewer actually seeing anything. This effect is used again when Heathcliff is looking out through the windows at the end of the scene. The camera alternates between Heathcliff looking out and something else looking in which gives a two-way perspective. The snowstorm and the music are calming so although Heathcliff is upset when looking out of the window, the scene does not have any tension.
gives the impression that something is there without the viewer actually seeing anything. This effect is used again when Heathcliff is looking out through the windows at the end of the scene. The camera alternates between Heathcliff looking out and something else looking in which gives a two-way perspective. The snowstorm and the music are calming so although Heathcliff is upset when looking out of the window, the scene does not have any tension.