Opening sequences

These are the opening sequences to some other horror films that I like to get some inspiration on how to set out our own:

NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)

 The sequence from 'Nightmare On Elm Street' contrasts innocent children's play with hard tools and the dark eerie background. this sets up a disturbing and worrying story for the viewer.

FINAL DESTINATION (2009)

THE EXORCIST (1973)

Our horror film is a similar genre to 'The Exorcist' and this opening sequence has given us a lot of ideas on how the set out our own. the quick non-diegetic music gives an urgent feel, as if a hospital scene, medical help may be required, we see little dialogue, just very short sentences, not to give away too much to the audience too soon. This Opening sequence focuses on introducing the different actors involved.

JAWS (1975)

'Jaws' is classically used as a horror, and the suspense noise whenever the shark approaches has become famously used in horror films, in different tones, but this is the most obvious that something bad will happen. this opening sequence uses the 'sacrificial lamb' technique where a young woman is killed as the beginning of the plot which starts off the whole narrative.