Conventions of Form - Opening Sequences

Conventions of Form - Opening Sequences
Below is another mind map I created using MindMup.com. I created this mind map in order to discuss some of the conventions of thriller opening scenes, rather than thriller conventions as a whole.

Examples of Thriller Opening Sequences:

Watchmen (2009) Uses a montage of clips in order to give exposition for the characters as well as establishing the era in which the film is set.

Cape Fear (1991) Uses water imagery throughout the credits which clearly suggests that at some point the film will revolve around water or aquatics - the use of dramatic music paired with this also suggests that sinister events will take place.

Red Lights (2012) Uses religious and scientific imagery which suggest to the viewer that the two ideals may oppose or clash. The flickering letters also suggest a sense of urgency or panic, which is assisted by the dramatic music.