David Fincher’s The Killer is a masterclass in filmmaking, particularly through its sound design, which does much to distinguish itself from modern mainstream movies. In this video essay, I discuss how The Killer’s sound design aids in its storytelling, allowing it to communicate information in a unique, gripping manner. I’ll also briefly touch on what makes this movie so competent and effective on a technical level.
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Chapters:
00:00 The Killer’s Weird Sound
00:37 Why Does It Sound Like That?
04:26 Recontextualizing Voice Over
06:33 Mixing Sound & Cinematography
08:53 A Technical Masterpiece, but…
10:07 Conclusion & Thank You
The review I mentioned (it’s pretty great!):
The Killer: Fincher Makes Fun of Himself? (Review)
Really cool behind the scenes stuff:
David Fincher on Directing The Killer | Behind the Scenes | Netflix