Real Media Texts-Thriller Opening Sequences

Some examples of thriller opening sequences. Watch them and think about: the generic conventions of thrillers (i.e. what makes you know it's a thriller!); features and function of opening sequences; how each opening suggests its target audience; shots and ideas you could use in your own sequence...

• Memento (Christopher Nolan, 2000)




• The Usual Suspects (Bryan Singer, 1995)




• Seven (David Fincher, 1995)
  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6msq8mgdnE&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL97DE4EBEFFFACE22

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