An extreme close of the Protagonist's eye is used to create mystery of who is this character, why were they unconscious, where are they? This use of an enigma is quintessential to a Thriller. The audience is forced to wonder about these questions with the use of a long-take. It also establishes a bond with an audience as the eye (often known as 'the window to the soul') shows this character as vulnerable.
By having the Protagonist in the centre of the frame it emphasises him as vulnerable, this is further emphasised by the character being naked. By having full male nudity and by having the protagonist as a; weak, male character, the Director is subverting cliche's of thrillers making the situation more realistic. The tubes, monitors and use of green (all medical iconography) quickly establishes this as a hospital. The Juxtaposition of the protagonist being threateningly surrounded by equipment, and the assumption Hospitals are supposed to be caring creates an extraordinary situation in an ordinary setting.
The Hospital bed flipped upon it's side hints at chaos.The lack of people begins to raise the question what has happened to this hospital? The constant use of long takes, is thoroughly communicating to the viewer the tense stillness of the Protagonist's surroundings.
These two shots are shot behind the door, this firstly represents barriers that this character is overcoming, as he is coming to terms with his new surroundings. It also creates the feeling that we are watching on this character unaware, by the viewer seeing the point of view of potential predators is creating tension that there is something following our (at the moment) defenceless protagonist. 
The hanging phones represent a loss of communication, it shows that this character has to face these circumstances alone. The gentle swaying is also slightly reminiscent of gallows hinting at the bloodshed.
The en mass of Pepsi cans shows that consumer goods have no importance. The High angle is used condescendingly to show the Protagonist resorting to savagery.
This shows the character at the top of the frame much smaller then the foliage, this visually signifies this character being dominated by his surroundings. (A typical trait in Thrillers is that) the protagonist is no in control of the situation but reacting to it. 
This establishing shot of London is to show the scale the use of London iconography (for example St Paul's Cathedral). It shows that it's not just one area around the hospital that is deserted but the entire of London, this shows that Protagonist's problem is escalating and leaves the audience wondering how can the protagonist overcome this.
The 'Big Ben merchandise' and Union Flags on the floor is a symbol for how London has fallen. The metal sound of the mechandise being stepped upon is pleonastic to create social-realism this makes the situation as realistic as possible.
By having a medium shot of the Protagonist we get to see his astonishment at his surroundings, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament stretch across the frame this constant bombardment of London Iconography is making the problem more and more epic. 
The knocked over red bus is another aspect associated with London, it's also the biggest example of devastation showing how the examples of chaos is escalating, it yet again shows the protagonist in the edges of the frame showing how he is dominated by the situation.
The cantered angle is used to show how reality (from the Protagonist's point of view) has been warped. The high angle is used to see the Protagonist as being hunted. It keeps the audience on edge with no actual sightings of any threats.
With the non-diegetic music beginning to build up it reflects the protagonist's frame of mind trying to use the situation for his advantage. The scattering of money suggests that it is worthless, this means ordinary objects we can all relate to are being used to explain the extra-ordinary.
The statue in the corner of the frame almost seems to be watching the protagonist, by being in shadows it looks all the more sinister and contrasts with the day-light.
The high volume of the car alarm is used to shock the audience, it's also alluding that technology can no longer help the protagonist and he must resort to natural instincts.
The headline across the frame is to begin to solve the enigma, this only raises more questions; why was there an evacuation, was it nationwide, and what does this mean for our character? It's the thrillers obligation to have mystery for the majority of the film to keep the audience intrigued.
The blood stain on the post is within the middle of the frame, indicating violence and bloodshed. The collage of papers is the next mystery, it shows yet another ordinary aspect of life being interpreted for the extraordinary.
the low angle indicates the Protagonist's eye line looking up, showing the awe of all these letters.
These close-ups are used as reaction shots, rapid editing creates tension dictating the viewer to feel overwhelmed. This is matched by the non-diegetic soundtrack. The cutting between the the protagonist rubbing his head, then with hsi hands down, then moving round the character then breaking the 180 degree rule discombobulates the viewer emphasising the situation.Tim McNiven
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