SE7EN Opening Sequence (Walker, 1995)
Techniques:
- fast cutting rate
- CU on detail to show fear/terror
- non-diegetic soundtrack
- diegetic sounds - screams, creaking, pages turning, echoes
- low key lighting
- 'creepy' props
- lettering in white on a black background
Zombieland Opening Sequence (Fleischer, 2009)
Techniques:
- slow cutting rate
- MS to show gore
- upbeat soundtrack contrasts the gory theme but reflects the comedy genre
- diegetic sounds - gore sound effects
- high key lighting
- make up - fake blood and body parts ripped to shreds
- red lettering reflects comedy horror theme
The Woman In Black Opening Sequence (Watkins, 2012)
Techniques:
- clock tower bells in the soundtrack building suspense
- ghostly music juxtaposed by the innocent children
- CU on the children's toys
- high key lighting
- slow cutting rate
- props - 'old fashioned' children's toys
- diegetic sounds - smashing china
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