OPENING SEQUENCE 2

SE7EN - THRILLER/DRAMA

• The fonts and titles are often defragmented, possible representing the characters state of mind
• The camera shots used are often close ups and extreme close ups to highlight the facial expressions of the characters
• The high pitched, non diegetic sound of nails scratching on a white board creates an uncomfortable feeling for the audience
• The use of special effects such as, flashing, flash forward, blur, echoing... create confusion for the audience 
• Suspense is created through fast cut editing
• Low key lighting
• Opening titles
• Introduces the setting
• Introduces characters and reveals information about them
• Establishes genre
• Creates a sense of mystery or enigma