The document analyzes the opening sequences of the thriller film "The Sixth Sense" and discusses how it establishes conventions of the thriller genre. Over the course of the opening, tension is built through dim lighting, ominous music, and a gradual reveal of the ominous setting. Character relationships and a sense of vulnerability are also established early on. Point-of-view camera shots are used to make the audience feel what the characters experience. The opening culminates in a climax of tension before revealing a key moment that will define the film's storyline. Throughout, conventions like music, camerawork, lighting and mise-en-scene help set an atmosphere of tension and danger and draw the audience into the thriller genre of the film.

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2. The Sixth Sense

3. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
We know that this is the
opening to the film as the
production company's logo is
shown on the screen. This is a
common convention is opening
sequences.
Genre Conventions:
The production company
Spyglass is often in partnership
with thriller films, which gives
the audience an understanding
of what the theme of the film will
be about. While the logos are
being shown, there is quiet
music which creates a tense
atmosphere.

4. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
The opening titles which state
the primary actors and
production teams names are
common in an opening
sequence. These often go on for
a few minutes and not only
promote the work of the people
involved, but also gives the
audience an understanding of
the characters we will see.
Genre Conventions:
From these titles we can understand the sinister, tense feeling the film is
trying to create, especially through the old font, like a typewriter . Although
the screen is very simple it allows us to not be be preoccupied from the
music being played to have the maximum effect on the audience. Creating
emotions for the audience before the film has begun will help the audience
to emotionally connect to the characters. The editing transitions are in time
with the music which helps to create tension for the audience

5. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
After the opening titles, the
screen goes to black. The light
seen in the images gradually
fades in which slowly
establishes the setting for the
audience. By establishing the
setting gradually, it allows the
audience to take in details that
they may not see if the scene
began from a direct cut.
Genre Conventions:
By the light gradually flickering in without immediately showing the whole
setting, an atmosphere of tension is created as the dark background has the
potential to conceal danger. The slow reveal of the setting gives the
audience time to question circumstance that may happen, which makes
them create a feeling of danger by themselves. The use of silence during
this opening scene is yet another way in which the idea of danger is
concealed for the audience, which contributes to the films thrilling genre.

6. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
As this is the first time that we
meet the main characters of the
film, the first thing that is
established to the audience is
the relationship between them.
By giving the audience this
information at the beginning it
helps us to understand the
actions of the characters
Genre Conventions:
From the dim lighting in the scene the audience do not feel comfortable and
as if they are familiar with the environment they are watching the characters
in. Also, by the characters highlighting the cold feeling in the house they are
in, as well as the house being so empty, the audience begin to feel an
emotion of vulnerability for the characters, which ultimately begins to
contribute towards the atmosphere of tension which the director is working
towards. This constantly builds up a strong atmosphere for the audience.

7. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
We can understand that the
storyline of the film is beginning
to be given to the audience.
With the scene also reaching
the climax of the tension that is
created, it gives the audience an
initial thrill which captivates
them for the rest of the film. The
storyline is subtly being made.
Genre Conventions:
The use of a hand held Point Of View shot, gives the audience the
opportunity to experience the emotions and views that the main character is
feeling first hand. The slow movements of the camera/character give time to
build up tension for the audience and contribute to the climax of the scene.
Climax is something that is important in the genre of Thriller. The use of
sound effects is used to maximise the emotions of the audience during this
scene, especially to build up and release the emotions of tension.

8. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
During these few moments in
the opening of the film, the main
purpose is to build up the
structure of the storyline of the
for the audience. Although the
storyline is presented clearly, the
way it is approached still make
the audience intrigued, and see
the scene from the main
characters perspective
Genre Conventions:
The climax of the opening sequence occurs at this moment. All of the music
that has been increasing in volume suddenly cuts out and the camera POV
shot which had been shaky previously remains still, which gives a moment
of anticipation for the audience who are watching the scene. The dark
colours and poor lighting in the scene also creates the feeling of danger for
the audience. We can also see that the character has a dangerous mental
state through his posture, facial expressions and lack of clothing which
makes him appear abnormal in the scene.

9. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
The quick changes in camera
angle and the way that the
camera pans away from the
events in the scene suggest that
what is happening is a key
moment in the film.
Genre Conventions:
The mise en scene in this image represents the atmosphere that is being
created by showing the character with a gun to his head. By creating events
that are this

10. The Sixth Sense
Opening Conventions:
Genre Conventions:

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