Study of thriller opening sequences

We are now going to analyse the opening sequences of several thriller films, to see in further detail how the characters, location, tension and enigmas are portrayed. Also how the use of the lighting, music, dialogue and camera angles creates the scary, mysterious effect, which helps set the scene in most thriller films.

An opening sequence is suppose to entice the audience into watching the rest of the film, this is done by catching the audiences imaginations. It is also achieved by creating enigmas within the opening sequence, this makes the audience continue to watch the film, as they want to find out the answers to these enigmas.