Film Name: Se7en
Genre: American Thriller
I will now be conducting an analysis on this sequence in order for me to get a better idea of the conventions of opening sequences. The video clip I have chosen to analysis is from the film "Se7en" and I have included the sequence below:
This trailer is made up of very fast paced shots showing the different materials the killer uses to kill his victims and maintain his cover. An example is when they show someone using some sort of scalpel to remove their top layer of skin from his finger in order to get rid of his DNA. This is quite a good technique as it gives the audience a hint straight away that there is something not quite right about this plot and the character here. It also shows different magazine articles and other objects the killer has collected about his victims showing different articles of their deaths, again indicating to the audience that this is a thriller/horror.
The font sequence that shows is also very effective as they have used sound effects when the different credits come on with a lighting effect on the names again to add emphasis to it. The sounds throughout the film sound very eerie and again add to the suspense before the plot starts unfolding. I think this is very effective as it grips the audience straight away by revealing different parts of the plot which will unfold in random parts of the film.
Also, they have used a sepia wash over the whole sequence along with black and white shots again adding to the time period of the film indicating it is taking the audience back to a certain time period. It also adds to the effects on the sequence as it is unique from many other opening sequences again making the audience even more intrigued to see what it is.
Overall, I really like this opening sequence as it keeps the audience wanting more which is necessary in ensuring they progress to watching the film.
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