media research - thriller films

Pulp Fiction

Opening Sequence ConventionsThe production company is shown. This company is often associated with thrillers. Therefore, the audience would begin to speculate that this movie is a thriller.

Genre ConventionsThe opening sequence for the film begins dramatically and surprisingly. Two of the first characters established use guns, which reveals the genres of the film. The music used in the soundtrack is fast paced which establishes the sub genre of action and crime.

Opening Sequence ConventionsAnother production company is shown.

Genre ConventionsThe colour black could represent shadiness. Similarly, the colour yellow could symbolise gold or money, which is another common theme used throughout the film.

Opening Sequence ConventionsTarantino is often associated with crime films. His films also tend to be quite violent. Furthermore, the font used is straight and neat, representing

Genre ConventionsFurthermore, the font used is straight and neat, representing the smart characters in the film.

Opening Sequence ConventionsThe title of the film is introduced to the audience. The title is vague so it could interests the audience as they want to find out what the film is about.

Genre ConventionsThe red colour used on the font could symbolise the danger associated with the film. Or it could represent blood, which appears a lot in the film. This connotate to the audience that there could be lots of violence and murder in the film.

Seven

Opening Sequence ConventionsNew Line Cinema is shown as the production company.

Genre ConventionsThe uneven font could represent the killers mental condition. The letters are constantly moving, just like the killers mind.

Opening Sequencing ConventionsThe director is introduced. David Fincher is commonly associated with thriller films, which notifies the audience that this is a thriller film.

Genre ConventionsThe shot used is positioned at an angle to make the hands shown look even more out of place. The hands used are broken and crooked which could disgust the audience.

Opening Sequence ConventionsOne of the actors in the film is shown.

Genre ConventionsThe two names are spaced apart. This could further represent the psychological thriller nature of this film.

Opening Sequence ConventionsThe title of the film is shown. This lets the audience know that the film will start soon.

Genre ConventionsThe music used is very eerie which could connotate to the audience that the film will be creepy or scary.

Sherlock Holmes

Opening Sequence ConventionsGuy Ritchie is known for using high speed action sequences, good for thrillers.

Genre ConventionsOld, illustrated shot fits in with the time period of the film – Victorian era.

Opening Sequence ConventionsTwo characters are introduced. Shown as being partners.

Genre ConventionsSuits are commonly associated with thriller films. The shot uses low key lighting to represent the dark nature of the film.

Opening Sequence ConventionsThe title of the movie is shown to the audience.

Genre ConventionsTitle is written in a calligraphy style. If linked with the characters suit, it reveals that they are a detective.

Opening Sequence ConventionMusic is played throughout the opening sequence.

Genre ConventionsThe music played is very orchestral, which links to the Victorian setting of the film. It also reinforces the setting.