Rear Window v Disturbia

Simlilarities and differences looking at characters, themes, iconography and narrative in Rear Window and Disturbia.

Character similarities:

-Male protagonist and antagonist
-Love interest
-Antagonist = Older man
-Themes of 3 (characters)

Character differences:

-In Disturbia, the girlfriend character needs persuading
-In Disturbia, the villain is a serial killer

Narrative similarities:

-Protagonist stuck in house
-Love interest
-Protagonist sure, but doubted by friends/family
-Technical camera aspect
-Protagonist and Antagonist confrontation
-Gardening
-Police go round to investigate
-Party, acting as a distraction

Narrative differences:

-Different physical restrictions on protagonist
-Relationship established during Disturbia
-Police against him in Disturbia
-More advanced camera technology in Disturbia
-Disturbia spends much longer establishing before actual murder
-Nature of murders different
-Different noise and surroundings urban/suburban

Iconography similarities:

-Windows
-Binoculars
-Lenses
-Frame within a frame
-Dead animals
-Woman = blonde

Iconography differences:

-Pajamas in Rear Window
-Duller colours in Rear Window
-Suburban in Disturbia
-Graphic violence in Disturbia
-More technology in Disturbia

Thematic similarities:

-Spying/voyeur
-Obsession
-Murder
-Entrapment
-Suspicion
-Boredom
-Useless police

Thematic differences

-Isolation in Rear Window
-Motive for killer in Rear Window
-Comedy in Disturbia
-Family relationships in Disturbia
-Trust in Disturbia