S1-21 Thriller Opening Sequence Evaluation

Loose Control:

The opening sequence from the group is very impressive. containing a number of the conventional aspects of a psychological thriller and cleverly manipulating the micro elements to provoke certain emotions towards different characters form the audience. Combining varying shot types with a mysterious soundtrack the opening sequence is successful in matching the conventional aspects of thrillers, particularly psychological thrillers. The use of a distorted radio signal sound immediately creates a sense of disorientation with the main character and therefore the audience. The opening incorporates various shot types, however the particular use of close ups and extreme close ups is crucial to portraying the emotions of the main character which is primarily fear, thus evoking sympathy from the audience. Also this is important in suggesting the Antagonist and Protagonist. Within the opening is a clever use of different shot types and angles to create a sense of disorientation and create the impression that the main woman is being followed or stalked by the man.  The man following the woman is shown in reflection often and in a number of different positions looking directly at the woman, this not only portrays a sense of great fear from her perspective which is suggested to the audience again evoking empathy. Another conventional aspect of psychological thrillers it meets is using the eye as a clear indication of a characters emotion and surroundings, in this case fear and a sense of vulnerability, also portrayed by the high angle shots on the woman from the mans perspective.  The movement of the soundtrack from first a slow p[aced mysterious one to a more upbeat and fats paced one is reflective not only of the chase and action taking place, but is suggestive that the man is almost enjoying his pursuit of the woman. Towards the end of the opening, the manner in which the woman is cornered by the man again adds to the sense of vulnerability and fear from the perspective of the woman. Through combining all of these aspects, the opening provides a clear and immediate indication as to who is the antagonist and protagonist.