Seven - Opening Sequence

8/3/2019 Seven - Opening Sequence

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Seven- Opening Sequence.

Analysis by Hannah Burgess

and Katie Charman


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How is the genre of thepsychological thriller constructed?

We dont see the centralprotagonists face throughoutthe whole sequence whichadds a sense of mystery aswe dont know whos involved.

Images which arent pleasantfor the eye are used whichmake the viewer feeluncomfortable and thereforemess with your mindpsychologically.

The music is also tense andmakes the viewer again feeluncomfortable which adds tothe psychological thrillergenre.


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Visually, what do the opening titlesequences show? How is narrative

enigma shown? The audience isnt aware of the significance of theobjects in the title sequence. It becomes clear that ascrap book is being made but because it is stilluncertain what is in the scrap book and who ismaking it, narrative enigma is held as the audienceis unaware of what will happen in the plot.


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Why has Kyle Cooper chosen to use CUshots which hide the identity of the

villain? Where do these shots positionthe viewer?

The shots alwaysposition the viewer to

the side or abovewhat the villain isdoing. This makes usfeel like were in theroom and close to theprotagonist, but still asense of detachmentand unease is felt aswe dont know whothis person.


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What is the effect of the music?

The music reflects thecentral protagonists stateof mind as it starts off witha simple beat andgradually more sounds areadded in. This suggestsmore murders and the plotthickening.


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How has typography been used?

Scratchy, Spaced out, Black background, Slow paced yet flickered

between shots emphasisinga feel of disorientation.

This all adds to the feel of itbeing a psychologicalthriller.

The scribe seems unstableas there writing is sodisjointed.


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How is the mise-en-sceneconveyed?

The plasters on theprotagonists hands suggestinjury, the fact we dont knowwhere it came from adds to the

tension and suspense createdin the title sequence. The red background could

symbolise blood and combinedwith the scratched out faceadds to the feel of a murderthat has taken place.

The writing on the pagesuggests someone who is hard

working and systematic.


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What information is provided inthe opening sequence?

In the opening sequence,although not a lot ofinformation about the plotshown. The main peopleinvolved in the film suchas the director, producer

and main actors andactresses are named.The images all havesubtle hints which leadtowards the plot of thefilm, however as no priorknowledge is known, thisadds suspense.


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How has the opening sequencebeen edited?

Wipe cuts are used at the start when movingfrom a black screen to a new image.

Fades are used when moving from one imageto the next.

Superimposition (when one image appearsover another) happens near the end when

more images are being added quicker andquicker in time with the music.

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Seven - Opening Sequence