analysis of intro

1. The Silence of the Lambs
Textual Analysis

2. Scene One:
In the very first scene an establishing shot is used, this
the audience understand where the current event is
place.
This scene is set in a foggy forest, the fog makes it feel
slightly eerie, this builds tension in the audience. Bad
is very common in thriller films, this is probably
distorts vision and makes people feel uncomfortable.
Also, as there are no special effects used on this scene
makes the film appear even more realistic and relatable
the viewers. This is neither common, or un-common in
films, it all depends on the sub-genre.
Furthermore, in this opening scene there is text stating
the exact location of the shot is, this enhances the
knowledge of where the film is set. Again, this feature

3. Title:
The opening title is presented similarly to many other thriller films, there
background and the title is bold, it stands out.
However, unlike other thrillers the music in this does not build up to the
appearance of the title, building tension and putting the audience on
The way in which the title is presented on screen establishes the genre of
film, this is common in thrillers. There is an eerie, mysterious, spooky
and a strong, bold, powerful title.

4. First Character:
The first character we are introduced to in the opening of the film
audience and intrigues them, we don’t understand what she is doing
want to know who she is, a long shot is used to present this character
we can see what activity she is doing and as the scene goes on it zooms
her face and we then see her facial expressions, we get an idea of how
feeling. It is typical for a thriller film not to completely give the main
away within the first third of the film.
The character we see appears to be wearing gym clothes so we can
is doing some kind of sport or training. This gives us a slight hint
identity of this character, maybe she’s in the army or a police officer in

5. Tension Builder:
Tension builds up when the character we have first been introduced to
to run and into the fog, the music builds up and diegetic sound is used
actress breathing heavily) which creates suspense. Thrillers often use a
diegetic and non-diegetic sound.
At this point of the opening scene the audience are still left confused
suspense to what the story may be.

6. THE OPENING SCENE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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