Explain the ways in which Steven Spielberg creates tension in 'Duel'
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Duel Explain the ways in which Steven Spielberg creates tension in 'Duel' 'Duel' is a marvellous film, directed by Steven Spielberg. It was not Spielberg's first film, but it is the one that made him famous. It was made for Americans television but was also released in Europe and Australia and Japan and was followed by two further films, 'Savage' and 'Something Evil'. 'Duel' is a psychological thriller and also a road movie. Road movies usually involve a long journey across America. 'Duel' is about a man, David Mann, and his epic journey to get to work. On his trip, he strays from the main highways and proceeds to the 'open road' where he falls behind a truck; he overtakes the truck but can't quite shake off the truck on his travel. He makes a stop and phones his dominant wife. He doesn't mention his day to his wife, and continues on his...


