The video below explains the basic ideas of what our film contained to conform with a typical thriller and the aspects included challenges to the typical conventions of a thriller film.
As mentioned in this video our film follows the typical conventions of a thriller opening sequence. Here are examples of real films that support the challenges and similarities made in our thriller opening.
Ident- Idents are at the beginning of ever film and so we have included our production logo at the beginning. Like Paramount, we have used our name to produce an ident that 'reflects' it.
Title- the title used in our thriller opening is simple as it doesn't really need much effect as the shocking title name is enough to twist the audiences minds. Similarly 'Oldboys' title is simplistic with white writing on a black background to ensure it stands out and makes an impact.
Music/sound effects- The music used changes to build tension as we get further into the clip like in the Black Swan opening where as more drama unfolds, the music increases with it to build up the the tension and twists in a thriller.
Here is the Black Swan opening music.
Similar to our style of build up in The Black Widow.
So there is the way in which or film opening follows the conventions and challenges the conventions of a typical thriller. I feel that Reflection Studios have successfully challenged and conformed with conventions of a thriller film in a way that is clear and comparable to blockbuster thrillers of today.
