Horror title sequence

1. Durham County

3. This is the first shot that
is shown in this
sequence .The use of a
forest is a common
convention used in
horror films as taught
from childhood “Never
walk through a forest
alone” As a forest is
quite a big ground you
may get lost …
something may also be in
there with you …
The use of black and
white helps to set the
scene , as darkness is
also a fear most
people have .
The production name has
been given

4. Another common convention
has been used in the next shot.
A model of a young girl wearing
a “red” jacket. Children ,young
girls in particular are used as
they are seen as more
vulnerable .The use of the
colour red suggests danger. The
child has been given a distorted
caricature like face which
further plays with the
audiences mind leaving them
afraid and curious.
This may be an updated
version of the childhood story
,Little Red Riding Hood ?

5. A back view of an
unknown character is
portrayed. This adds
suspense as the
characters face is not
shown .
The use of black and white
once again gives a feel of
danger .The background is all
black with a bright white light
focusing on the centre of this
shot to bring out the unknown
figure.
Seen as the “Big Bad
Wolf”?

6. A basket that looks like a
picnic basket has been left in
the middle nowhere .Blood
stains are left underneath
the basket .Blood further
emphasises the sense of
danger .This stands out as
the black and white theme
continues .
A basket carried by Little
Red Riding Hood ?

7. A cutting of hair is placed on
a nail implying the young girl
is in danger .The walls are
scratched into suggesting
there may be a psycho or
serial killer involved in this
film.
Names have been given of
cast members

8. A dead figure of a
man has been
used in this shot
which further
emphasises
violence and
danger .The use
of a little hint of
red is continued .

9. The “unknown character “ has
been discovered. It is not known if
this character is the antagonist or
protagonist?

10. More names have been
established
The colour red is
repeatedly used. This time
it has been used
differently. The red roses
portray two known
meanings of love or loss.

11. This is the last shot of the sequence. This
shot establishes the main location the
film is set in .It emphasises the isolated
space .
The name of the film is given at the end and is
placed in the centre to emphasise this is the name of
the movie itslef.The theme of the black an d white
with a hint of red continues throughout the
sequence and is linked in with the title of the film as
the writing is black and the triangle is red.Triangles
are also seen as a “danger” sign which sums up the
movie theme and genre ,something “dangerous” is
going to happen.