Character Profile - 'Pearce'

This character is the antagonist of our film, usually a antagonist is a character or set of characters that challenges the protagonist. However in our thriller clip the antagonist is seen as a threat by the protagonist, as the clip goes on we see this character captured by 'The Girl'. Once captured the audience conclude that Pearce has been possessed and is now the protagonist along with 'The Girl'. 


We are firstly introduced with Pearce walking with his friend along the abounded house, as the clip goes on we suspect a certain resemblance between him and 'The Girl', he is keen to drift off onto his own whilst in the house and feels more comfortable attempting to explore it than James . 'The Girl' starts to consistently following him and once he realises this he goes into a heap of panic and franticly looks out for his friend James. Pearce tries to come across as if he is in control of the situation but in fact 'The Girl' is setting up a plot for his capture.


Costume Choice 


Like James, Pearce is still a typical teenager and his clothing is in the same category as James but with a different meaning. Pearce wearing all black consisting of black shoe's , black t-shirt and a black jacket give the audience the sense of vulnerability and darknesses. 


All black clothing is a meaning of problem and death, this can symbolise the abounded house how past people have lived and died and how the house has become destroyed. Pearce in the clip represents these trouble which could be the reason why he is captured by 'The Girl'.


Once Pearce has been captured he changed outfit and wears the same black jeans and shoes ( not that the audience would be able to see this ) but a white formal shirt. The last shot is of Pearce and 'The Girl' and shows their relationship has grown. Both having a formal dress code also bring a sense of belongingness to the pair. 


Having all black casual costume is extremely effective as it allows Pearce to switch from his everyday all life, to 'The Girl's' situation. Changing from an all black t-shirt to a white formal shirt helps symbolise this.