Hiker (2003)

A woman hikes the Matterhorn, filmed with a handheld camera that creates a growing sense of suspense. The film uses a horror movie soundtrack and avoids backward-facing shots, suggesting she is being watched. The camera's perspective makes the viewer feel like the potential stalker, a technique inspired by film theory. The music swells as the camera shows the vast, overwhelming mountain scenery, echoing ideas from Edmund Burke about the terrifying power of the sublime. Despite reaching the summit, the constant sound prevents any relief from the tension.