Shutter Island: Editing

I mentioned earlier about the use of “jump cuts” that Martin Scorsese used numerous times for creating tension, and to highlight action. Cuts are very important in this film theme. As many consider this film to be a psychological thriller because it plays on your mind. The eerie landscape and location of the island; the looming lighthouse in the rough water; the jagged cliffs; the scary inmates. They all play a toll when displayed to the audience properly for the right amount of time. Cutting allows the director to create a quick “flash” to an object like when Teddy Daniels is reading Rachel Solando’s journal and the word “RUN” is clear for the audience, yet it cuts in and cuts out. These cuts where used to stimulate suspense for the audience and to keep them on their toes, like many thrillers. Those creepy movies that create a hair standing effect, yea they use these techniques as well. For emotional scenes, it cuts closer to their face and fades out. The cuts are not very noticeable to a point where it ruins the audience’s experience, as they flow and fit into the film