The document provides information on several thriller directors including Danny Boyle, Neil Marshall, and Howard J. Ford. It also discusses pioneering directors from the early 90s and 80s such as Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, and David Lean who paved the way for modern directors. Finally, it briefly touches on title sequences and groups that design them.

1. Thriller Directors research
Danny Boyle:
• 28 days later
• Shallow grave
• Sunshine
- Also directed slumdog millionaire does a variety of genre’s
but mainly thriller
Neil Marshall:
• The descent
• Dog Soldiers
- Also does a lot of drama movies
Howard J. Ford:
• The dead (horror/thriller)
James Watkins:
• Eden Lake
• Women in black (starring Daniel Radcliffe)
Pioneer Directors:
Directors from the early 90’s and 80’s paved the way for many of the
directors we admire today. A lot of the techniques come from early
cinema. Many early directors are highly respected in their field but
hardly known publicly

2. Alfred Hitchcock: (1899 – 1980)
• North by northwest (1959)
• Vertigo (1958)
• Psycho (1960)
• Rebecca (1940)
Charlie Chaplin: (1889 – 1977)
• Kid Auto Race At Venice
• A busy Day
• Cruel, Cruel Love
- Comic Actor
- Director
- Composer
- Used mimes and silent films
David Leon: (1908 – 1991)
• Brief Encounter (1945)
• This happy breed (1944)
• Oliver Twist (1948)
- Director producer
- Screenwriter
- Editor

3. - Appraised by other successful directors such as Steven
Spielberg
Title Sequences
Title sequences are a method which cinematic films present
their title. Key productions & casts members, or both
utilizing concept, visuals & sound should not be confused
with opening credits. Which are generally nothing more than
a series of superimposed text?
Title sequence groups:
- Motiongrapher
- BD & MG
- See no evil London