In crime thrillers, the serial killer is typically a man (such as Se7en and John Doe [Kevin Spacey), John Wick and Iosef Tarasov [Alfie Allen], and Psycho and Norman Bates [Anthony Perkins]), and generally looks physically normal, with their sadistic temperaments hidden under an everyday persona (unlike antagonists in cult horrors, such as Freddie Kruger or The Creeper). Because of this I decided to have my killer wear normal, everyday clothes so that, to most people, he looks normal, but so that the audience is aware of the sinister undertones that conveys. In addition, serial killers in real life, such as Ted Bundy, were often charming and not viewed with suspicion.
SIMILARITIES
- Regular clothing.
- White male.
- Kind of creepy - but not openly disturbed.
- They are all murderers in their own right.
- Aggressive (like Iosef) but calculating (like Norman).
- Sadistic.
DIFFERENCES
- Jack Smith is a serial killer who goes out looking for victims; Norman Bates kills hotel visitors; Iosef Tarasov is a mid level gang member who does all sorts of crimes, not specifically just murder.
- Norman Bates had a psychological disorder; Jack Smith just enjoys killing and has an abnormally high IQ. Iosef is a gangster with no regard for life or the law.
- While Iosefs clothing is normal, it connotes a more violent message than Jacks clothing - his hood and upturn collar partially obscure his face, while Jack is in a blue shirt and jeans, suggesting openness. Considering the context, this openness could be interpreted as arrogance, as he makes no attempt to hide his identity.
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