The document provides an analysis of the opening scenes of the psychological thriller film Shutter Island. It describes how the opening establishes a mysterious and tense atmosphere through the use of bold metallic text against a black background. The first shot shows a boat emerging from dense fog, hinting that something is being hidden. Subsequent shots depict the main character throwing up in a darkly lit cabin, making him feel small and isolated. Camera angles and lighting are used to convey the character's anxiety, isolation, and lack of means to escape. The setting of Shutter Island is then revealed through an extreme wide shot with dull lighting that creates a suspenseful and mysterious atmosphere.