The opening sequence of 'Halloween' starts off with a blank screen with the sound of children chanting a Halloween song. As this shot continues to be shown, the credits appear. They are in white writing which create a ghostly feel. All of these elements begin to conform to the idea that the film is a thriller.
A subjective point of view shot is used throughout the opening sequence of this film. The camera moves in POV around a house. This creates enigma in the audience because we are curious as to who is behind the shots. There is no sound at all except for crickets in the night time, this is significant because it creates a sense of mystery and leaves the audience feeling on edge. I've realised that the use of enigma is very significant in most opening sequences. I think this is because directors what to keep the audience's attention. This means the audience will be forced to watch and try to figure out what is happening. The use of POV is also so that the audience feel like they are behind the eyes of the 'killer'. It's also significant to show the journey of the character, we feel as though we are there with the characters. We see two teenagers in the house being looked at. The introduction of these characters is significant because we are introduced to the storyline. When the boy leaves, the audience's expectations are conformed. A young girl being preyed on, on Halloween means that there will definitely be a killing.
The camera moves into the house, this is where we see the 'killer' pick up a knife. He then starts walking up the stairs. The diegetic sound of the girl humming upstairs creates a tense atmosphere.
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