Analysing the film title, i noticed several key things which captured my attention. Firstly, the font is very spaced out and as the credits advance, they start to also expand on the screen. In addition, the font is in blue which represents the genre of thrillers. Blue indicates a cold and an uncomfortable feeling. As soon as the title 'Sixth Sense comes onto the screen', a quick short sharp burst of loud screeching sound gets played. This could imply that the the audience will get a feeling that it will be uncomfortable and jumpy as the music has no co-ordination. It just lashed out without any rhythm.
Setting/Location:
The setting is revealed in a cellar, usually, when we relate to cellars, we think of cold,lonely and creepy. When the light is turning on at first, it doesn't do it instantly, it takes a few seconds. Within these few seconds, an atmosphere is created which is on the edge of your seat almost already waiting for something to happen. The female actress who enters the cellar looks very nervy and doesn't look as though she feels safe in the cellar. We can give evidence t this when shes leaving, she starts running up the stairs.
Costumes/Props:
Firstly, the woman we see is wearing a lovely dress, it is very colourful and really contrasts against the cellar. She is collecting wine however she looks very nervous whilst she is doing it, this is also backed up by when she is leaving the cellar, she starts running, this shows that she is vulnerable. A plack is shown that indicates Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) has won something that has honoured his work. Dr Malcolm is a child physiologist which gives us an indication that he may deal with mentally ill people. The man who broke into the house naked is the first sign of weird things within the film, he is very horrible to look at and makes you feel uneasy. Also, the fact that he is naked gives the audience questions they cant answer. Why he is naked, what does he have to do with Dr. Malcolm and why is he in the state he is in?
Editing/Camera Work:
Several different shots are included in the opening. The first one i saw was when the woman ran up the stairs in the cellar. It was as though she was running away from something.When the naked man has entered the house, the woman sees the broken glass on the window sill and floor. the camera zooms up close to give the reaction of her face. This can symbolise that she is scared and creates a tense atmosphere.
Titles/Font Style:
The title font at the beginning of the movie are all in capital letters and are very easy to read. As the title advances, the writing starts to increase in its size and spread out across the screen. The font colour is also blue which can represent the genre of a thriller film.
How The Opening Sets Up A Story:
The beginning of the story really gages the audience into the film. From the start, when the light bulb flickers, it gives an atmospheric feeling and puts us on the edge of our seats.The cellar reminds everyone of loneliness and vulnerability when the woman is alone. There is a shot where she is standing still and a master shot is taken of her and the room. She is shaking because it is so cold and then she runs up the stairs. This gives us a feeling that something is not quite right. Also, they go straight into the characters background telling us what the man does for a living. When the naked man is brought into the scene, it intrigues the viewers and hardly gives us an explanation into why and what Dr. Malcolm had done for the man to be so angry.
Genre:
The genre of the film is a thriller. There are several different ways we can recognise the film is a thriller. The title at the begging has an Erie piece of music playing in the background and also the font colour is blue which can also symbolise a thriller film. The opening of the film in the cellar is also the first indication we get of what the genre is. Creepy, Erie and intriguing are only some words that can some up the genre giveaways.
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