RESEARCH - Thriller Openings

What makes a good opening?

• Close up shots of props that don't give the film away
• The use of music to create tension
• The fonts used for the credits and title
• Special effects e.g flashes
• Screams as part of the music
• Low angles of props
• Dark lighting to create the atmosphere
• Fast paced/slow edits
• Uncertainty about what's going on

Which order?

• Production Co. 
• Distribution Co.
• Director
• Stars

How do they appear?

• White title/black background
• Cut into the film or over the film
• Scrolling
• Fade in/out

What do you think makes a good opening?

• Action packed to keep the audience interested or a slow build up to keep the audience on edge

How much should it tell the audience?

• Enough to keep them interested in what they're watching, but not too much so they don't figure out what the movie's about and they carry on watching it.

I've uploading 'Seven' because it's the opening that I found the most interesting out of all the ones that I watched. The fast paced editing kept me, the viewer, on my feet and I wasn't bored while watching because there was always interesting to look at. I also liked the font and special effects on the title name and actors names. Although the music didn't really scare me, I still liked it and I think it fitted in with the images that were there. Overall, I think the opening gives quite a twisted and creepy atmosphere but it hooks the viewer into watching more. There is a consistent theme of a book so we can tell that it will be a key part of the film.