In Dawn of the
Dead (1978), this scene was included to represent the conventional horror
theme of sex and the taboo. Having just slept together, the shot connotes
Peter’s failure as a male through the bored, lifeless expression that both
characters are illustrating. The cinematography helps to convey this, a slow
zoom out from the scene and a slow, non-diegetic soundtrack plays creating
tension and portrays the awkward, frustrated, depressed feelings that are being
evoked. In the 1970’s, depression was an issue that many suffered from due to
the Vietnam War and racism in society.
When focusing on the
auteur theory by Andrew Sarris, George A. Romero reflects contextual issues
through his films and portrays racism, political satire and character
stereotypes profoundly. The idea of flipping character stereotypes is portrayed
in this shot, having Fran sit up, resting her elbow on her leg and openly
revealing her body whilst Stephen lies down and sulks.
When attacking the
idea of consumerism, George A. Romero illustrates this through this scene.
Having everything they could have wished for and more, the characters become
tired of the same routine and being able to get everything they want for free.
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