As a group we looked at different opening scenes from a various range of horror genre films which our opening scene could relate to. We came across the film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" from the year 2003.
In the opening sequence begins in black and white showing that the real life historical event was set in 1973 making the audience feel and understand what is going on. The naration in the background tells the audience whats happens and sets the scene and the plot. It is different to any other horror film as it is based on a true life event and retells the tale in modern life.
The opening scene uses jump cuts from various different pictures and handheld video recordings that have all been put together to create a sense of suspense and mystery. This is shown with slow paced instrumental strings and by using non-diagetic camera shots are shown through jump cut shots showing the change of each image and aspect of the film.
The minimal lighting in the film and the dark, dingy settings leaves the audience feeling tense and suspicious. The audience also questions the character itself as we never see a figure of him, yet we know his past and the cruel actions he has performed.
The scene fades out and then in with modern day life, this brings the audience back to real life and keeping the audience guessing of what might happen and why this early preview is necessary.
In the opening sequence begins in black and white showing that the real life historical event was set in 1973 making the audience feel and understand what is going on. The naration in the background tells the audience whats happens and sets the scene and the plot. It is different to any other horror film as it is based on a true life event and retells the tale in modern life.
The opening scene uses jump cuts from various different pictures and handheld video recordings that have all been put together to create a sense of suspense and mystery. This is shown with slow paced instrumental strings and by using non-diagetic camera shots are shown through jump cut shots showing the change of each image and aspect of the film.
The minimal lighting in the film and the dark, dingy settings leaves the audience feeling tense and suspicious. The audience also questions the character itself as we never see a figure of him, yet we know his past and the cruel actions he has performed.
The scene fades out and then in with modern day life, this brings the audience back to real life and keeping the audience guessing of what might happen and why this early preview is necessary.
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