2. Scream

Scream. .

The opening sequence of this film is very typical of a horror film with the title of the film on a black background making it stand out more, the black also represents death. Next we hear what seems to be the drawing of a knife this ties in with the white title fading into a red coulor which could represent blood also the feeling or danger as we hear the girl screaming we know she awaits so sort of danger + the scenario most possibly invloves a knife as the sound we heard earlier suggests this. We see a close up shot of a phone which shows the audience the phone plays a vital role in the scene to come.

The film starts with woman ( Drew Barrymore) casually answering the phone + after a brief conversation which seemed to be the wrong numbershe puts the phone down  but soon after the phones rings again, here we get a medium shot of the woman showing her confusion + also giving the audience a look at the surroundings. The use of a hand held camera is effective as it enables the audience to see the girls reaction.

Throughout the opening sequence the use of sound is very important as it builds up the tension + suspense and makes the audience think something really bad is about to happen. The sound of the pop corn popping progessivly getting louds give us the feeling that the bad happening is drawing closer + closer. Also the use of the orperatic music gives a spooky effect.