In one interview scene, a patient drinks from a non-existent glass that suddenly appears when she sets her hand down.
Scorsese and editor Thelma Schoonmaker deliberately break standard cinematic "rules" to create a subconscious feeling of unease in the viewer. For example: Shutter Island (2010)
The soundtrack, featuring modern classical composers like Max Richter and Krzysztof Penderecki , builds a relentless sense of dread. Key Performances and Themes In one interview scene, a patient drinks from