Cape Fear

1) What clues does the sequence give you about the film ( Micro & Macro)?

The mise en scene in the opening sequence gives us various clues about the rest of the film. various faces and other things such as birds suggest that the film may be based around these ideas. The continuous images of water suggest that the setting of the film may be based around this. the faces revealed in the opening sequence suggest that they may be characters that feature in the film, maybe the protagonist and antagonist. I think the opening titles gives away the clues that leave the audience questioning, o they have to watch the rest of the film.

2) How does it conform to conventions of thriller?

The music used in the sequence is a conventional thriller soundtrack and his works to create tension and prepare the audience for the film. The soundtrack contrast which elaborates the musical score. This build suspense and builds an atmosphere.

The lighting in the sequence is very dull, with use of dull tone colours which is conventional as it sets the scene for thriller films. Another conventional technique that the film uses is the mystery. Although the sequence gives several clues away to the views. These are limited so that the viewer continuous to watch the film to see what happens. This builds a mystery for the audience as they become curious about the several ideas that are given away in the opening titles.