Title Conventions

Sherlock Holmes - Guy Ritchie

This opening sequence possesses clear conventions associated with thriller films. Such as:


Lighting/colour: The lighting and colour used in this particular title sequence is made up of low-key

lighting and grey scale colouring. These particular elements are reminiscent of thriller films, as they promote a sense of danger and ambiguity.

Key Characters: The key characters in this opening (Sherlock Holmes and John Watson) and introduced as a pair, not much is given away about their characters, but almost immediately a clear connection can be made between the two.

Music: The orchestral music present throughout the opening title sequence is a representation of the era that the film is set in, when it plays in scenes throughout the production it reinforces this setting.

Action and era suggestions: The action shown throughout the progression of the title sequence reinforces the conventions of a thriller film, their are violent images and the element of violence is a key aspect in the production of Thriller films.

I,Robot - Alex Proyas

This opening sequence possesses clear conventions associated with thriller films. Such as:

Foreshadowing: There is foreshadowing used in this particular title sequence, which highlights what is going to happen in the rest of the film. The sound of water is prominent, and is also prominent throughout the film. The foreshadowing of events that are vital to they key characters in the film, is a vital element of a Thriller films title sequence.

Music: The music selected for this opening sequence is tense and unnerving, sharp tones play as the text appears on the screen, this suspense music is typical of thriller films, and in this particular case it suggests to the audience that there is going to be an element of threat.

Lighting: The low-key lighting used in this thriller opening sequence is also typical of Thriller films, as it also promotes a sense of danger and almost foreshadows upcoming dark events. It immediately sets a sort of tension for the audience.

Characters: The fact that the music finishes and cuts straight to a close up of one of the characters, it immediately implies that this is a main character and will be an essential element regarding the progression of the production. The intense close up also presents an intensity amongst the audience, and again this creates tension which is typical to Thriller films.