Thriller Inspirational Clips

Inspired Clips:
Below are some clips that inspired ideas for my own thriller movie opening. I also found things I liked a lot in some clips. I was also able to discover certain techniques used to create the thriller atmosphere in the clip.


In Saw 4 the teaser trailer – what caught my eye straight away was the use of lighting and colour filters. The light was dark with lots of shadows everywhere. The lighting was artificial created through the use of spotlights in different directions. This technique created harsh shadows where the lighting did not reach. There is projector system shown in the clip, where some of the scenes are played against a dirty wall. The green lighting is eye catching and dramatic. The soundtrack and screaming really gets the heart jumping. Therefore I also want a dramatic background track to accompany my visual images. While editing I will experiment with different colour tints to create a green/blue tint to some of my scenes, These cold colours add to the atmosphere as they suck any warmth out of the scenes, making them cold and harsh.


The ring title sequence was another great clip. I liked the use of handwriting like font when displaying the credits. The font creates a personal touch to the clip. The flashing imagery is shocking and builds the tension in the viewer. The consistent use of the O – ring reminds the audience of the title. I line the camera shots at the beginning. The low tilt shots and the speeded up shots to create suspense are my favourite. I also like the use of shadows around the scenes forming a circle like barrier. The rewind shots flow with the music and create drama to the clip.


The supernatural theme is very interesting. For me it would be difficult to follow the theme directly due to the lack of funds. I did however like the camera angles and shots used through out the clip. I found that some shots had been sped up to create drama and tension in the movie. Stop motion is used in some places to cause adrenaline to jump. The soundtrack is very upbeat and adds to the fast paced atmosphere.


The sin city trailer is another favourite of my. The comic like movie is dramatic and full of leashed tension. When introducing the characters the stills are drawn in comic to allow the audience to make the connection. The small splashes of colour in the film draw the audiences eye to what the director wants us to see and allows us to follow the storyline easily. The 19 century theme is portrayed through the use of the unique car. Multiple storylines are followed keeping the viewers entertained at all times. The paces of some of the shots are slowed to maximise the use of voyeurism. Overall I like the contrast and the lack of colour allows the viewer to concentrate on the lighting, shapes, characters and story more.



Traditional Thriller, in black and white. The quality of the picture poor, giving it an aged look. The clip illustrates the use of credits between scenes to educate the viewer with information on who was involved in creating the film. This in confirms the clip to be a movie opening sequence.



The blow out opening credits is not a favourite of mine. However I did like the editing technique used in the clip. The split scene allows us to understand the storyline better and is also keeps the audience entertained.