1. Title Sequences
One of the most important bits of a thriller movie is the story line of the tile
sequence. The title sequence is supposed to provide the audience information
about the movie. Without an interesting storyline it is very possible that the
audience could become bored of the movie and not want to watch it.
It is more than likely that if you have a good incisive title sequence that the
audience will become hooked and interested in the movie and want to
continue watching it to see what actually happens in the rest of the movie.
Codes evident in the movie
In all good thriller movies there are a variety of codes that are needed to make
a good title sequence.
VISUAL CODES includes:
.Clothing and physical appearance
.Gesture and body language
.Facial Expressions
.Settings
.Use of colour
.Any use of graphics
TECHNICAL CODES includes;
Sound – diegetic and non-diegetic
Any ambient noise
Voiceovers
Music

2. Shots – range of shots and why they’re used – wide shots? Close ups? High/low
angle shots?
Any camera movement
Editing – the way scenes change from one to the next
The pace of the text or slow
Lighting
Mise en Scene – what’s in the shot?
If all of these codes are evident in a trailer, then a trailer will be good.