Thriller FilmsEvaluation

The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense

Opening Conventions:

We know that this is the opening to the film as the production company's logo is shown on the screen. This is a common convention is opening sequences.

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The production company Spyglass is often in partnership with thriller films, which gives the audience an understanding of what the theme of the film will be about. While the logos are being shown, there is quiet music which creates a tense atmosphere.

The Sixth Sense Opening Conventions: The opening titles which state the primary actors and production teams names are common in an opening sequence. These often go on for a few minutes and not only promote the work of the people involved, but also gives the audience an understanding of the characters we will see.

Genre Conventions: From these titles we can understand the sinister, tense feeling the film is trying to create, especially through the old font, like a typewriter . Although the screen is very simple it allows us to not be be preoccupied from the music being played to have the maximum effect on the audience. Creating emotions for the audience before the film has begun will help the audience to emotionally connect to the characters. The editing transitions are in time with the music which helps to create tension for the audience

The Sixth Sense Opening Conventions: After the opening titles, the screen goes to black. The light seen in the images gradually fades in which slowly establishes the setting for the audience. By establishing the setting gradually, it allows the audience to take in details that they may not see if the scene began from a direct cut.

Genre Conventions: By the light gradually flickering in without immediately showing the whole setting, an atmosphere of tension is created as the dark background has the potential to conceal danger. The slow reveal of the setting gives the audience time to question circumstance that may happen, which makes them create a feeling of danger by themselves. The use of silence during this opening scene is yet another way in which the idea of danger is concealed for the audience, which contributes to the films thrilling genre.

The Sixth Sense Opening Conventions: As this is the first time that we meet the main characters of the film, the first thing that is established to the audience is the relationship between them. By giving the audience this information at the beginning it helps us to understand the actions of the characters

Genre Conventions: From the dim lighting in the scene the audience do not feel comfortable and as if they are familiar with the environment they are watching the characters in. Also, by the characters highlighting the cold feeling in the house they are in, as well as the house being so empty, the audience begin to feel an emotion of vulnerability for the characters, which ultimately begins to contribute towards the atmosphere of tension which the director is working towards. This constantly builds up a strong atmosphere for the audience.

The Sixth Sense Opening Conventions: We can understand that the storyline of the film is beginning to be given to the audience. With the scene also reaching the climax of the tension that is created, it gives the audience an initial thrill which captivates them for the rest of the film. The storyline is subtly being made.

Genre Conventions: The use of a hand held Point Of View shot, gives the audience the opportunity to experience the emotions and views that the main character is feeling first hand. The slow movements of the camera/character give time to build up tension for the audience and contribute to the climax of the scene. Climax is something that is important in the genre of Thriller. The use of sound effects is used to maximise the emotions of the audience during this scene, especially to build up and release the emotions of tension.

The Sixth Sense Opening Conventions: During these few moments in the opening of the film, the main purpose is to build up the structure of the storyline of the for the audience. Although the storyline is presented clearly, the way it is approached still make the audience intrigued, and see the scene from the main characters perspective

Genre Conventions: The climax of the opening sequence occurs at this moment. All of the music that has been increasing in volume suddenly cuts out and the camera POV shot which had been shaky previously remains still, which gives a moment of anticipation for the audience who are watching the scene. The dark colours and poor lighting in the scene also creates the feeling of danger for the audience. We can also see that the character has a dangerous mental state through his posture, facial expressions and lack of clothing which makes him appear abnormal in the scene.

The Sixth Sense Opening Conventions: The quick changes in camera angle and the way that the camera pans away from the events in the scene suggest that what is happening is a key moment in the film.

Genre Conventions: The mise en scene in this image represents the atmosphere that is being created by showing the character with a gun to his head. By creating events that are this

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