Title sequences are crucial for all films but particularly supernatural thrillers, since they suggests to the audience what will occur in the film they are about the view and also imply an idea of the convention of the film. However, supernatural thrillers will not give too much away in their title sequence, as they will not want to ruin the element of plot twist or suspense that will take place later in the film.
Iconography
The element of mystery is important even within the title sequence of this genre. Low lit or chiaroscuro lighting will often be used to imply a lot is 'hidden' in the darkness which needs to be uncovered. Images such as churches, old eerie-looking houses or old photographs will be used, which create a spooky, perplexing atmosphere for the audience, making them curious as to how these images relate to the plot of the film.
In the title sequence to 'Sixth Sense', black and white lighting is used on pictures of buildings. The audience is yet to know the significance of these images but the dark use of lighting and the slight movement of the pictures already makes the audience feel on edge and suspenseful.
In the supernatural films 'The Omen' and 'The Others,' there are references to religion in both title sequences. It is common for supernatural thrillers to focus their plot around religion and God because it is one of the great mysteries of life that can scare of baffle people. In both sequences religion seems to be portrayed frightfully with the assistance of chiaroscuro, which can be unsettling and thrilling to an audience.
Sound
Supernatural thrillers often use non-diegetic, synthesized or orchestral music. It sets the correct tone for the film and the sinister, looming sound foreshadows elements which add to the mystery and preturbed emotion already feels. For instance in 'Sixth Sense' the slow, smooth transition of spooky images synced with the echoed, uncomfortable music sets up the audience the sense of fear that will come later within the film.
Overall, supernatural title sequences will often contain elements of the genre such as religion, old houses, dark lighting and eerie music in order to establish the convention and put across the element of mystery that the audience will get their enjoyment from.
Iconography
The element of mystery is important even within the title sequence of this genre. Low lit or chiaroscuro lighting will often be used to imply a lot is 'hidden' in the darkness which needs to be uncovered. Images such as churches, old eerie-looking houses or old photographs will be used, which create a spooky, perplexing atmosphere for the audience, making them curious as to how these images relate to the plot of the film.
In the supernatural films 'The Omen' and 'The Others,' there are references to religion in both title sequences. It is common for supernatural thrillers to focus their plot around religion and God because it is one of the great mysteries of life that can scare of baffle people. In both sequences religion seems to be portrayed frightfully with the assistance of chiaroscuro, which can be unsettling and thrilling to an audience.
Sound
Supernatural thrillers often use non-diegetic, synthesized or orchestral music. It sets the correct tone for the film and the sinister, looming sound foreshadows elements which add to the mystery and preturbed emotion already feels. For instance in 'Sixth Sense' the slow, smooth transition of spooky images synced with the echoed, uncomfortable music sets up the audience the sense of fear that will come later within the film.
Overall, supernatural title sequences will often contain elements of the genre such as religion, old houses, dark lighting and eerie music in order to establish the convention and put across the element of mystery that the audience will get their enjoyment from.
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