Restricted - restricted narrative refers to when the audience is surprised by an event they haven't predicted or one that they are unaware would happen. For example, a common use of restricted narrative is the incorporation of a gun shot or a bomb explosion into a particular scene of a film.
Unrestricted - unrestricted narrative refers to when the audience is aware of a presence or an upcoming event, and the characters are not. This element is significant when it comes to creating suspense within a film, it also creates a sense of dramatic irony. It could make the audience feel a sense of frustration, as they are unable to inform the characters of the danger that they are in.
When selecting a narrative for our own opening, we decided to select a 'restricted narrative'. We decided to go down this route as it creates an optimum amount of tension and ambiguity for the audience, as well as fitting into the classic psychological thriller conventions. This encouraged the audience to fill in the missing elements of the plot, such as who took Olivia or just where she has gone. Seeing as our plot is extremely ambiguous anyway, the incorporation of the restricted narrative manipulates the audience's mind to the maximum as they have no idea of what is going to happen, or of who to trust.
The tense scene incorporated into end of the opening, 'The Police scene', further enhances the effects of a restricted narrative. For example, it allows the audience to produce a clearer perception of the parental characters, and they're non-verbal communication (exchange of looks/facial expressions) in this final scene promotes a sense of guilt and anxiety. This suggests that these young, irresponsible parents, may in fact have had something to do with the disappearance of their young child, leaving the audience confused and craving more information on what has actually happened.
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