Title Sequences

Title sequences are vital in all films, but particularly thrillers. The opening sequence of a movie should set the scene, and so in a thriller, even the opening credits should present forward a question, that entices the audience immediately. Also, key manes, production teams and famous actors are mentioned, often to entice audience's further if a character is played by their favourite actor. 

The thriller film Se7en has a good example of a good opening title sequence. It reveals very little of the storyline to the film, but doesn't leave the audience bored but forces them to ask the question of why the character is blotting out parts of texts or eyes of an unknown person.

Key names are also mentioned, for example the opening title is "New Line Cinema Presents", showing the audience that the film has been made by a bag cinema company, and is likely to be a big budget movie. Also the font is mysterious, presenting a mysterious vibe for the film, and also has an edgy feel, also presenting an element of danger or aggression. When actor's names like "Brad Pitt" are mentioned, the screen turns black with his name left in white, again with the edgy effect on the font. This entices the audience with a big, household name to star in the film. These household names are also credited before even the title of the film.

By Thomas Beal