RESEARCH-Thriller Openings

In general a thriller opening should contain suspense along with a sense on mystery and uncertainty. The opening should show enough to entice the audience, but have to be careful to not give away the plot. It should introduce the character and theme of the film.

The music should set the mood whether the tempo is fast or slow it contributes to the atmosphere.The lighting can vary due to the fact whether or not they may want to build up the plot or go straight into it. The editing is either quite fast or slow transitions, depending on the approach. 

The titles tend to scroll in either from different angles of the screen, or through fading within transitions. They can either be cut into the film or over the film, with the colouring usually white over a black background. The order the titles appear can also vary, however they usually begin with the production company then continue to director, producers and actors. 

Panic room begins with shots of New York Skyscrapers and has quite a slow build up, the accompaniment is a harsh violin and a constant  ticking, which may give the idea that their is little time. Dialogue only begins when the characters are first introduced, this