One of my favourtie thriller film title sequences is for 'Panic Room'. Panic Room begins with an establishing shot of the city in which it is set. This is effective because it allows the audience to understand what the setting is like and therefore gather an understanding to the genre of the film.
The title sequence for panic room is a narrative opening with the titles running throughout complimented by weary music. This music is quite dark, and adds a mysterious feel to the opening. Without the use of music, i dont think tension would have been built as appropriatley as it did.
There is a strong use of mise-en-scene right from the start. The high story buildings suggest a working class atmosphere, which then suggest working class families. The busy roads suggest chaos and define drama. This is a dramatic thriller.
The title sequence for panic room interests me becuase it sets the scene, it builds tension creating an impact on the film even before any dialogue begins.
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