Mise-en-scene

Hunger Games

The main protagonist Katniss Everdeen is the central focus of this still image which could mean she is the core reason for them being held hostage. Her serious facial expression suggests that she is in some sort of distress, the same applies for the other two characters behind her. The characters alongside the main character seem to be wearing the same clothing which could suggest a specific type of uniform. In addition to that, they're holding guns which could infer that they're officers or have some sort of authority over the other characters. The attire they're wearing looks very modern and not something we see 'police officers' or 'soldiers' wear which could suggest that the narrative of this story is set in the future. Furthermore the clothing the hostages are wearing are very dull and could signify that they're of a lower class. 

Maze Runner

The main character in this film is Thomas ( Dylan O'Brien ) and the story is based upon a group of people trapped in a glade and they try to escape through a maze. The scene starts of with a group of guys waiting by a wall that leads into a mysterious maze. Their facial expression suggests that they're quite tense and agitated. In addition to that the way the characters are dressed could mean they are living in poor conditions this can also be supported by the fact they're covered in dirt and it seems as though they haven't showered in weeks. On the other hand the setting seems to give the feel of a 'adventure' genre movie due to the long steel walls and there only being one visible place of habitation. This could also help us interpret that they are trapped and are desperately trying to escape. Furthermore there is a build up of dramatic music which sets a feel of danger.

The Conjuring

This movie is about a family that move into a secluded farmhouse, where a supernatural presence has made itself known. The scene immediately gives a spine-chilling feeling because a young girl is continuously banging her head against a wardrobe. The lighting is dark and gives a terrifying feeling since we are unsure of what is about to happen. The older girl in the scene who gives the impression of being the little girls sister takes the little girl back into bed- up until this point there is no sign of panic from neither the characters nor us as audience. However suddenly spooky music starts playing in the background which makes everything intense and gives us the feeling that something awful is about to happen. The facial expression of the character suggests that she is petrified. The older sister opens the wardrobe door revealing there is no 'supernatural being' present there however her younger sister gets up and takes a loud gasp which infers she has seen something. At this point both characters look at the top of the wardrobe and there is a ghostly figure of a women who has a distorted face who jumps on the girl which suggests she is a horrific creature. The end of the scene results in both characters screaming but the camera is now on a man who seems to be there father due to his sudden panic when hearing the screams of the girl. who has just returned home.

If I Stay

As soon as the scene starts it is evident it is of a romance genre. This is due to there being a male and female character who are holding hands and looking into each others eyes. The actress has a nervous facial expression which could suggest she is feeling anxious. The male character seems to be gazing at the female character which could suggest he is admiring her beauty and could possibly be in love with her. Furthermore majority of the scene consists of the two characters holding hands however towards the end they share a kiss which could imply that they're romantically involved and this movie is about a love story. In addition to that, both characters seem young which could signify this is a story of 'young love'. On the other hand the attire both characters are wearing seems sophisticated and elegant which could infer they have just gotten back from their first date.