Title Sequence

The title sequence is a very important part of a film it can get audiences hooked or make them lose interest.

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The codes and conventions of a horror movie

The codes and conventions of horror films have changed from the 1890's to the 2000's. Some of the characteristics of a horror film is that, the feel that there is something wrong, also that the lighting is darker then usual so that the audience can not see what the "monster". It also strikes fear into the audience such as Nightmares, Our venerability, Alienation, Terror of death and fear of the unknown. The things that are in horror movies contributes to the fear of all of us and all of the things above contributes to your getting that fear. Even thought a horror is made to scare the audience the characters often forget about the danger that is out there. Often the say things happen in horror film for example

• Power is cut
• Someone investigates a noise
• Vehicle will not start

Research into Title Sequences

Title sequences can have a big impact on how people view a certain film. It can also help set the mood and establish the overall feel of the movie.

A good example of this would be the opening title sequence of "Edward Scissor-hands"

This is a very good introduction to the film as it sets the scene and the mood by using different techniques, such as using haunting music, cold colours and transitions between different scenes.

Another example of a good title sequence would be the first few minutes of "To Kill A Mockingbird" in which all the events that take place throughout the film, are all portrayed in the first few minutes of the introduction in different and creative ways. As well as also leading people into believing that the film is a horror film at first through the the way that certain aspects of the sequence are shown