Contribute to the discussion Questions:
- How does Blink use editing and camera work to build suspense and fear, especially with the Weeping Angels?
- What narrative techniques make this episode engaging even though the Doctor has limited screen time?
- Lastly, have you seen other episodes of this show? did you like this episode? Why/why not?
I've watched almost all of the doctor who series and blink has always stood out to me as my favorite episode of any of the doctor who series. the minimal use of the doctor creates such an extreme atmosphere of suspense due to the fragility of the main characters. The angels can only move when unseen causing the camerawork to be abrupt and minimalist at the same time. Jump cuts are used to show the swiftness of the Angels, delivering shocks and jump scares akin to any horror franchise. The Doctor being absent through most of the episode along with his pre-recorded messages, add to the adds to the mystery that allows us to "solve" the puzzle with Sally. In conclusion, Blink uses evocative camera work, and a non-linear plot to build fear and suspense. The absence of the Doctor is a strength that makes the story work through mystery with witty dialogue, and an terrifying sense of fear.
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