The Murder Mystery use of The Weapon:
In most murder mysteries, there tends to be a set of common props. These include: the weapon, secret letter, red herrings, statues, and etc. In this blog post I will break down the purpose in each film. I will break down each weapon we are considering. This picture from board game Clue has 4 ways kill a person:
- Blunt force (Candal Stick, Wrench & Lead Pipe)
- Strangulation (Rope)
- Piercing/Slashing (Knife)
- Gun
Clue: Board Game Weapons
Looking at mystery movies there is a multitude of weapons that can be used. In this blog we will discuss each weapon type I currently want to use. I used this source for ideas; 12 Classic Methods of Murder in Mystery Books - Mysterylandia
Knife:
The knife, a common weapon. Easy to conceal and deadly. The two types of damages being able to produce: slashing and piercing.
Knives Out picture of the death
The knife is usually an iconography of the film. With it mostly having to look iconic or needs to blend in. The opposite of ideas. This murder weapon is seen in a painting of Mr. Thrombey latter in the film holding the knife. Showing his death was his choice.
Poison:
The poison, stealthy weapon. To hide in one's food and beverages or direct injection through the needles. The image
A picture of poison being put into a drink
Poison is usually hidden from the viewers, normally shown after they die. The slow the passing so it can be away from the initial. This allows for suspension of how he died, also attract who did it. That can be through looking who had access.
The Blunt Force
The blunt hit to the head, blunt force trauma. Is an easy way to go. This way of dying has 3 ways
- Falling
- Physical Assault
- Fast Moving Object
What Weapon are We Using:
Based on the quick research and understanding of the topic, me and my director have decided to pick the knife. As it has a more noticeable presents in the genre. Which is the plan. My group will make the knife and ways to not actually stab someone while filming.
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