To help gain a better understanding of what psychological thriller opening look like I habe analysed the opeing sequence of Se7en an American thriller film by 'New Line Cinema'. The video clip I used is below:
Mise-en-scene: Many magazine articles and objects that the killer has collected about his victims - indicates to the audience that this is a thriller/horror. Small, jagged font is used for the credits (presenting the names of production company, directors, producers and actors). Due to the fast pased editing not much time is given to really cap, some of these include silver tools, fingers/hands, blades, ink pen, paper, hand bound books, needles, thread. THe lighting is very dark and low key, and also has a sepia wash over the whole sequence with black and white shots too.
Sound: ALot of non-diegetic sounds with strange high pitched noises that are uncomfortable to listen too as they are similar to that of someone screaming. The music in the background is quite fast with deep bass sounds typical of a thriller movies - creating suspence.
Editing: Made up of fast pased shots showing the different materials the killer uses to kill his victims and maintain his cover. The editing helps set a mood and makes the audience curious about what this is all about. There are slow paced shots of the person writing, and any images go in and out of focus and are blurry - maybe the person is not stable mentaly/physically.
Camera shot/angles and movement: The title sequence begins with a close-up shot of a book which creates a sence of mystery for the veiwer. High and low angle shots are used lokking down onto things or upwards creating confusion. Many close-up shots of things that have no real significance or importance to the audience yet. There are no long shots or establishing shots, so the audience is left cluless as to where this is talking place.
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