Typical Thriller Opening Sequence Conventions

DEXTER

This opening sequence is not a usual opening sequence; it is not taken over by just tons of writing being identified on various objects, or plain backgrounds as some others, but instead uses everyday images/actions to help 'set the scene' of the film. It shows a man (most likely to be a main character), starting his day, which is perfect for the beginning of the film, as the audience are easily able to identify the events and time of the film. However, to include the 'thriller' aspect, blood is involved in various shots to add the 'twist' to the normal situation which is shown.


QUANTUM OF SOLACE

Within this opening sequence the sound is very good this is because the pace follows the visuals. Also there is  good use of computer generated imagery.  The visuals of this clip are all computer generated images which portrays an unrealistic image as the film is all live action. The soundtrack isn't only instrumental as there is a woman singing which accompanies the instrumental, this makes the film fit into the rest of the James Bond films.


CASINO ROYALE

This opening sequence makes the audience well aware of what the producers are trying to make them focus on; the man who is showed in black and white. They do this by showing this main figure against a coloured, cartooned background. The music is also attracts the audiences attention with a drum-based soundtrack


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FACE OFF

This thriller opening sequence is very good. The sound is a high pitch and includes the sound of children laughing to fit the visuals. The high sound fits a children's music box which is a good way to create tension. The visuals show a carousel in a park with a man aiming a gun at one of the parents. This is a good contrast and is very fitting for a thriller opening sequence.


PANIC ROOM

This opening sequence has a really good soundtrack that fits with the genre as it builds suspense however I don't feel that it fits the visuals on screen. The visuals show lots of pans and tracking shots of buildings and traffic with floating text depicting the casts name's. The visuals do not suit a conventional thriller film because they are too positive which would fit more to a film in the comedy genre. This film should have had a lower toned soundtrack and maybe some more depressing visuals to fit the theme..


SE7EN

In this opening sequence the sound is very consistant with the visuals this is becuase it builds suspense and creates a negative atmosphere. The font that has been used for the credits is also very good is really fitting with the thriller genre. The visuals are very fitting with a thriller this is because they are very jumpy this could be to show the psychological state of the killer who is shown on screen. The visuals seem to jump between unrelated scenes this could also be to show the killers mind set.