Uses and Gratifications Theory

Diversion• The audience are put in the middle of the

action when Stacey’s suspicious behaviour is displayed

• The audience can escape from reality and enter the life that Stacey lives

Personal Relationships• The audience can connect to Stacey as they find out

some things about her (e.g. where she lives, some of her possessions). They will want to follow up this connection by watching the rest of the film.

• Furthermore, when Stacey leaves the house and smiles to herself secretly, the audience feel engaged as they know her secret too.

• The audience can form a connection with Ryan as they will care about what is going to happen to him.

Personal Identity• Women may be able to relate to our opening

sequence due to:– Rebellious nature of Stacey (gun, stalking etc).

Some women may have ‘wild sides’ or strange fixations that they may choose to keep secret.

– Beauty routine. Many women do a make up routine on a daily basis.

Information• Stacey appears as a strong female rather than

a weak one due to it being hinted that she commits crimes.

• The audience can see that Stacey has the potential to control and manipulate men due to her deceitful conversation with Ryan. They know she is crafty as she has stalked him without him knowing.

Entertainment • The montage of make up shots is exciting for building an

atmosphere, especially as the audience never see her whole face.

• The music is mysterious and dramatic, creating tension.• The enigma. Some things Stacey does will confuse the audience

and make them want to know more. The sequence may cause them to ask themselves:– Why does she have so many passports and I.D. cards?– Why does she put her detective badge away with them?– Why does she have a gun?– Why has she stalked Ryan?– Why does she roll her eyes at Ryan?