Kill Bill Vol 2 (Burial Scene)

Kill Bill vol. 2 was produced by Quetin Tarantino in 2004, starring Uma Thurman and David Carradine. This scene is a fantastic example of the use of claustrophobic spaces in thriller films. The bride has just been captured by Bill's brother Budd, and is put in a coffin and buried alive.The coffin is very claustrophobic in itself, but also the dirt around the coffin could act as a second barrier entrapping the bride twice, preventing her from getting out. The claustrophobic space gives sense of entrapment and suggests that there is no way out for the bride. Claustrophobic spaces used in many thriller films such as 'The Third Man' and 'Buried', both of these films also show excellent examples of the use of claustrophobic spaces. 

The non-diegetic soundtrack by Ennio Morricone is incredibly significant in engaging the audience with the bride. The soundtrack creates a sense of ambition, and the audience can't help but feel spurred on by it, and want the bride to get out of the coffin. This soundtrack is also used in the film called 'The Good the Bad and the Ugly' produced by Sergio Leone in 1966. By using this soundtrack Tarantino may be paying direct tribute to Sergio Leone's film.

The uses of chiaroscuro lighting used in this scene helps to highlight areas of darkness and light. This lighting gives off a very natural feel, which helps add to the realism of the scene. Examples of chiaroscuro lighting are also used in the film 'Buried'.