The film Identity opens with a gripping and psychologically provoking sequence that begins with a black screen and the voice of a man being interviewed by a psychiatrist on tape. Scenes of police documents, crime sketches, and mugshots related to the man's mother are shown, building intrigue around a potential crime. Shots of an unnamed man studying these documents at a table are intercut with the interview audio, not revealing either person's face. Throughout, dark music and storm sounds set a mysterious tone. In under three minutes, viewers are gripped with questions about who the man is, what crime was committed, and how the story will develop.