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Seven - Opening Sequence

The opening sequence of the psychological thriller Seven provides minimal details about the plot through mysterious visuals and unsettling music. Images shown include a scrapbook with obscured faces and objects of unclear significance, building narrative intrigue. Quick cuts between shots that hide the identity of the villain position the viewer as both close yet detached. The music intensifies with additional sounds, mirroring the protagonist's state of mind. Together, these elements aim to make the viewer feel uncomfortable and mess with their mind, establishing the psychological thriller genre.

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Seven - Opening Sequence

The opening sequence of the psychological thriller Seven provides minimal details about the plot through mysterious visuals and unsettling music. Images shown include a scrapbook with obscured faces and objects of unclear significance, building narrative intrigue. Quick cuts between shots that hide the identity of the villain position the viewer as both close yet detached. The music intensifies with additional sounds, mirroring the protagonist's state of mind. Together, these elements aim to make the viewer feel uncomfortable and mess with their mind, establishing the psychological thriller genre.

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Seven- Opening Sequence.

Analysis by Hannah Burgess and Katie Charman

How is the genre of the psychological thriller constructed?


We dont see the central protagonists face throughout the whole sequence which adds a sense of mystery as we dont know whos involved. Images which arent pleasant for the eye are used which make the viewer feel uncomfortable and therefore mess with your mind psychologically. The music is also tense and makes the viewer again feel uncomfortable which adds to the psychological thriller genre.

Visually, what do the opening title sequences show? How is narrative enigma shown?
The audience isnt aware of the significance of the objects in the title sequence. It becomes clear that a scrap book is being made but because it is still uncertain what is in the scrap book and who is making it, narrative enigma is held as the audience is unaware of what will happen in the plot.

Why has Kyle Cooper chosen to use CU shots which hide the identity of the villain? Where do these shots position the viewer?
The shots always position the viewer to the side or above what the villain is doing. This makes us feel like were in the room and close to the protagonist, but still a sense of detachment and unease is felt as we dont know who this person.

What is the effect of the music?


The music reflects the central protagonists state of mind as it starts off with a simple beat and gradually more sounds are added in. This suggests more murders and the plot thickening.

How has typography been used?


Scratchy, Spaced out, Black background, Slow paced yet flickered between shots emphasising a feel of disorientation.

This all adds to the feel of it being a psychological thriller. The scribe seems unstable as there writing is so disjointed.

How is the mise-en-scene conveyed?


The plasters on the protagonists hands suggest injury, the fact we dont know where it came from adds to the tension and suspense created in the title sequence. The red background could symbolise blood and combined with the scratched out face adds to the feel of a murder that has taken place. The writing on the page suggests someone who is hard working and systematic.

What information is provided in the opening sequence?


In the opening sequence, although not a lot of information about the plot shown. The main people involved in the film such as the director, producer and main actors and actresses are named. The images all have subtle hints which lead towards the plot of the film, however as no prior knowledge is known, this adds suspense.

How has the opening sequence been edited?


Wipe cuts are used at the start when moving from a black screen to a new image. Fades are used when moving from one image to the next. Superimposition (when one image appears over another) happens near the end when more images are being added quicker and quicker in time with the music.

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