How does your media product represent particular social groups?
The characters in the sequence were designed to encourage a wide range of audiences to associate with them, not a specific stereotype or social group. The costume for both characters was designed to look very casual and quite fashionable; note the snoods which are popular amongst teenagers at the moment. A comparison for my couple is observed in Eden Lake (2008) and Zodiac (2007). Below are the couples mentioned in descending order: Zodiac, Fear and Eden Lake.
You'll notice how all three couples are quite intimate in these scenes as for the audiences to recognise them as a loving couple. The killer becomes threatening when those in danger are observed as innocent people. This makes the crisis even more effective and poignant for audiences who sympathise with the characters affected. No props were used for these characters and only a small amount of make-up was used for the female character, no more than the actress would usually wear as to give her credibility.
You'll notice how all three couples are quite intimate in these scenes as for the audiences to recognise them as a loving couple. The killer becomes threatening when those in danger are observed as innocent people. This makes the crisis even more effective and poignant for audiences who sympathise with the characters affected. No props were used for these characters and only a small amount of make-up was used for the female character, no more than the actress would usually wear as to give her credibility.
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