This document discusses the concept of shock in cinema and its effects on spectators. It defines shock not by film genre but by the intense feelings experienced by viewers, which can occur when watching films across genres. It explores what contributes to creating shock, such as social/cultural factors and cinematography techniques. Key examples provided that induce shock include The Accused, The Idiots, and Life of Brian, focusing on how shock is used to question audiences. The document advises analyzing how shock is created and its effect on spectators in the opening of Irreversible.