The opening scene of the film "Orphan" uses rapid cuts between many close-up shots to depict a woman in labor experiencing complications at the hospital. The scene is abstract and disorienting, using excessive blood to represent death or a gruesome event. Though confusing at first, it becomes clear the woman is losing her baby. The abstract and dramatic style suggests this is portrayed from her perspective as a traumatic dream. In contrast to the documentary-style opening of "Paranormal Activity 2," this opening uses bright lighting to further convey the sequence as a disturbing dream rather than realistic footage.