Thriller Movies Opening Sequences

Thriller movies

What is the point of a film opening sequence?

The purpose of the opening scene of a movie is to introduce the characters and give you a general notion of what the story is about. By using a theme or genre that appeals to or piques the audiences' attention, this further engages the viewers.

Conventions of an opening sequences?

Conventionally, an opening sequence gives you a quick overview of the plot or theme of the movie as well as an introduction to each character.

Analysis	Reservoir Dogs	Seven
How does it introduce the characters and settings?	With the use of editing and slow-motion walking, each of the primary characters is presented to the audience. In each of the concluding sequences, we see one of the men severely hurt as the other man tries to get assistance.	A strange montage that focuses on a person writing a book, sewing fabric, and shaving their dead skin.
How does it introduce the theme and narrative?	A subject of violence and friendship is briefly presented, and we can see how this foreshadows the sudden issues the group of well-dressed men would later encounter.	There is hardly any standard storytelling either the plot or the characters. This illustrates how the ideas might be rather grim, though.
What technical language does it use and to what effect? ·      Mise-en-scene ·      Camera language ·      Editing ·      Sound	A few fade outs are present, the introduction nearly has a "sitcom" feel to it because of the title and how it enters the scene and it has a slow pace.	There is hardly any standard storytelling either the plot or the characters. This illustrates how the ideas might be rather grim, though.
What information about its production companies does it give?	Quentin Tarantion, Lawrence Bender	The information seven gives about its production companies is that the end of the trailer it names a production company which is New Line Cinema.
How does it engage the audiences ? (enigmas,clues,techniques)	The tempo in the first scene is quite leisurely, which shocks the spectator when language and visual contrast are used abruptly in the last scene.	The eerie and creepy montage in the opening segments draws the audience in.

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Analysis of themes in thrillers Smile

Smile 

 

Smile | Official Trailer (2022 Movie) - YouTube

 3 key themes:

• Mystery: 
• Suspense
• Discovery:

 Mystery:

The dentation of the theme mystery in this trailer is finding out why they are getting hunted by the smile and why does it move on from person to person. Another scene is when it comes to the therapist, and she gives in and it just continues (0.32,0.36).

 

 Another scene is when therapist goes into the room and the patient is just smiling at her which was what she was seeing (1.7,1.13).    

The connotation for the first scene where they would audience question why they are smiling and haunting them by the smile and what is the reason behind all of this. The connotation for the second scene would be when the therapist is getting it its haunting her, she unable to sleep and its been 4 days and she's tired of it. The last scene is where the patient sits in his room and smiles at her and tells her she's going to die. 

I would use mystery in my thriller movie by having and ending with no explanation the why it moves on.

Suspense:

The dentation of the theme suspense in this trailer is when the therapist meets the patient at (0.25,0.30)

the audience would feel fear and in shock to see what is going on with the patient. The second scene where suspense was built was at (0.32,0.35) where the patient comes back and hunts the therapist.

 

The connotation for the first scene is when we see the sudden change of mood in the patient and she falls onto the floor and this leads the audiences to be worried and stressed about what is going on. The connotation for the second scene is when the audience feel for the therapist when she gets hunted by the smile and has endless nights.

I would use suspense in my thriller movie by having one of the victims still alive. 

Discovery: 

The dentation of the theme discovery in this thriller would be when we see that it moves on from one person to another (0.50,1.01)

 

and its never ending. The second dentation that we see is when the  therapist talks to another patient that is going through it (1.33,1.36).

The connotation for the first scene is when we see that it's not gone stop unless they try and figure out something to see how they can stop and end all of this the audience would feel fear for the therapist. The second commotion for the second scene is when the therapist puts her self in danger and goes and talks to the guy audience feel fear.

I would use discovery in my thriller movie by discovery another secret and what it comes back to people. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

Final Swot Analysis idea

Thriller Sub Genre

Written Synopsis

 Written Synopsis.

Section 1: Content.

1. Describe the events in your film.

There's a mystery in my movie. The action begins in a forest. We first meet the main and supporting characters in the story at the beginning. This is because they are schoolchildren who wander around the building.Within this scene. However, something takes place. A doll that one of the children finds is cursed and makes all the children into dolls. There is dramatic irony. When this happens, the movie becomes more suspenseful. During the rest of the film, the lead characters find the school and investigate. The film is left on a cliff hanger awaiting the sequel to proceed.

2. Describe each key character using the angles of articles approach.

Key characters: The new kid-The child is the one who is investigating what is occurring at his school and attempting to determine why. He is known as "the new kid." In order to protect his school and figure out who is doing all of these crimes, he is crucial to the plot of this movie.

The friendship group that is together: The group of kids will be with the new kid exploring but will act like the are scared and might be acting silly.

Section 2: Narrative.

Todorov's Narrative.

1. Equilibrium

This commences at the outset of the movie. At this point, the kids begin to explore and stroll through the forest.

2. Disruption

When the antagonist, who is under the influence of the strange doll, terrorizes and pursues the group with the intention of turning them into dolls, the balance is upset.

3. Recognition

The main character chooses to investigate and find out what's going on at this point after noticing they have spotted the same doll multiple times and realizing they are being followed.

4. Repair

The main character makes the decision to investigate, assess the situation honestly, and take some chances. The antagonist and the protagonist eventually locate the school in the epilogue. But the doll is still missing because it is left on a cliffhanger when they go to the school.

5. New Equilibrium

When the children learn that the doll is being hunted and is frightening them, they come to understand that the school is also a target of hunting.

Linear and Non-Linear structure:

Both linear and non-linear structures are used in our suspense thriller movie. The youngsters' discovery that the school is abnormal is the cause of this. But it keeps going in a straight line, which ties the thriller together.

Narrative Devices:

We'll use discoveries as one kind of storytelling element. This will be happening all the time throughout the thriller, which ties the whole thing together.

The McKee's five-part structure is another storytelling device that we'll be employing. There are five components to this construction.

1. An inciting incident-It is at this point that the adversary regains control and the lead child discovers the school.
2. Progressive complications- At this point, the doll becomes more mischievous, which prompts the children to explore further.
3. Crisis -At this point, the doll starts acting out of the blue.
4. Climax - This is where the kids found the school
5. Resolution- This is when the kids enter the school and the story gets left on a Cliff hanger.

We'll additionally use poetic justice as a storytelling element. At this point, the children discover the reality and may perhaps save the school. In the conclusion, the doll also makes an appearance at their school.

Section 3: Genre.

Identity 3 thriller conventions. a sub-genre and how it will fit in. Give evidence. Identity 3 thriller themes and explain how vour thriller will use them

Music will be employed as one thriller convention. This is going to be used often in the movie to build suspense and tension. Mysteries will also be employed as a thriller convention. Lastly, the props element will be employed as another convention.

We plan to include a mystery thriller subgenre in our movie. This will be demonstrated by the schoolchildren as they attempt to identify the doll's identity and the reason she is at their school. Both long and short pictures, as well as the soundtrack, will be used. This will support the development of the thriller's subgenre.

The thriller themes in the film will be composed with the following:

. Mystery- This is a very important part in the story because we leave the story on a cliffhanger and the doll gets discovered outside of the school

. Conflict- This thriller seems to be full of conflict. This is due to the fact that if the other two children behave fearfully and refuse to explore, they may find themselves in danger.

Section 4: Style.

We intend to employ an assortment of camera angles and movements in our suspenseful movie. We will use establishing/long shots for the example. This way, the audience would be able to witness the schoolchildren explore the forest. We'll also use long, short shots as an illustration of camera motions. This enables the spectator to experience suspense.

Transitions and sound effects will be added as we edit the footage we have gathered. The programme Final Cut Pro will be used by us. In order to produce a fade out in the final moments of the movie and pique viewers' interest in what will happen next, the transitions will be helpful. When we edit, we will additionally add the musical effects. This will assist build suspense for the horror film we plan to produce and excite the audience.

We will also add music and other sound effects to the horror movie at the post-production stage. In light of this, the mystery and terror elements can be brought to life using music and other sound effects. In addition to keeping the audience from growing bored, this will improve the movie in numerous ways.

There were just two filming locations that were used for the opening and closing scenes of this movie. Our time is limited to two minutes, which is why. This site, where the children locate the doll again, will be in a forest and outside the school. 

Section 5: Brief interpretation.

"We are looking for the first two minutes of an original, new thriller movie," the scenario says. This implies that after the production part is through, we will use editing tools to make sure the video doesn't go above two minutes. As a result, the predetermined scenario will be met.

The 12–34 age group is the target audience. In order to accomplish this, we will make sure the characters are between the ages of 22 and 24. This is due to the fact that the viewers will comprehend the characters better and be able to relate to them more.

Lastly, "All content produced must be original and produced by you" is stated in the scenario. This implies that since we will be creating original content for the movie, we can make sure that no already created work will be utilized. Take the location and the script, for instance. Unlike most mystery thrillers, ours will take place in a different kind of setting. This enables us to guarantee that, when producing this movie, we are staying true to the original.