This document discusses the conventions of the thriller genre and how the opening of a thriller film adheres to or subverts some of these conventions. It states that the opening follows Todorov's theory of narratives being led by a cause-and-effect sequence of equilibrium, disequilibrium, and new equilibrium. However, it begins with a slightly uneasy tone rather than total calm. It also ends between equilibrium and disequilibrium with unresolved elements and a cliffhanger. The opening establishes characters of protagonist and antagonist and hints at themes of mystery and torture through flashbacks. However, it lacks a typical thriller element of death in the opening scene.