OPENING SEQUENCE 5

THE PURGE - HORROR/THRILLER

• The opening title sequence to the purge immediately gives the audience insight into what the film style is, created through the narrative enigma
• CCTV cameras are cleverly used making the footage appear more realistic and engages the audience

• Violent attacks are presented immediately making the audience aware of the genre of film
• The weapons used indicate the genre of thriller/horror
• The jump cut editing makes for a fast pace sequence, promoting further the genre
• The dark toned colours suggests the film is going to be sinister
• The music used throughout the opening sequence is contrapuntal, the contrast between violent music and relaxing music creates an uneasy feel for the audeince
• Opening titles
• Introduces multiple settings
• Establishes genre through the images and the contrapuntal music 
• Creates a sense of mystery or enigma about why the characters are doing what they're doing