Setting Update

As we continue planning our psychological thriller, we’ve made some key changes to the settings we’ll use. After reviewing the flow of the story, we decided to remove the bathroom scene and focus on four main locations. These spaces will help build suspense while keeping the visual storytelling simple and effective.

The first location will be the Wendy’s booth. We chose this setting because it starts off as a normal, public space that slowly becomes more unsettling. The natural light and background noise will give the scene a casual feeling at first. As the main character starts to feel off, the booth becomes less comfortable. The large windows around the area will allow us to show the outside clearly, which is important later when things begin to shift.

The second key location is the car parked outside Wendy’s. This will be used to create tension and make the main character feel watched. We plan to show a man sitting inside the car, possibly filming or observing her. When the car suddenly disappears, it will add to her growing paranoia. This moment will help turn the setting from familiar to threatening.

Next, we’ll move to the kitchen and hallway inside the main character’s house. We chose this space because it’s private yet open, which works well for longer, smooth camera shots. It also allows us to show flashbacks and moments of emotional intensity without cutting between different rooms. The hallway connects directly to the kitchen, making the space feel continuous and ideal for showing the character’s confusion or fear.

The final setting will be the outside of the house, where the detective shows up. We plan to film this scene at night, using a high-angle or zoomed shot to show him standing at the front door. This will be a quiet but important moment that shows the character is being watched or followed, even in her own home.

These four planned locations: the Wendy’s booth, the car outside, the kitchen and hallway at home, and the front of the house, will help us create a strong sense of suspense and isolation. By sticking to a small number of carefully chosen settings, we can focus more on mood, visuals, and the character’s growing fear.