Research Title: Silent Hill

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?

There were 27 titles during the opening sequence.

2. What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

The images prioritized were mainly the faces of the people being listed, but it was also on occasion of the environment that was used to shoot the opening scene.

3. What connotations do the images carry?

The images of the people with the title shows their significance. Not only because their name is being viewed, but also to potentially show their role in the film. For instance, one of the actresses were introduced on a desk among evidence. There is a chance that she is a victim.

4. How is the genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?

The genre is reinforced through not only the grey scale and roller coaster themed recordings, but also through the off putting music and the occasional hand or face. It encompasses the theme of thriller by making the audience uncomfortable while also making them long for more.

5. How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?

As stated, there was ample suspense through the roller coaster theme. Never knowing whether the cameras tracking shot would go fast or slow, turn or fall would leave me in constant anticipation.

6. What strategies are used to ensure an enigma from the outset?

the connection of the faces to their locations in the building was enigmatic as well as the weird crawling people who would show up on the screen from time to time.

7. What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

The strategies used to appeal to the audience was my simply incorporating things that suit your trademark thriller— suspense, tension, and fright.

8.How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transitions and editing techniques?

Technology was definitely used effectively— the use of tracking shots, flash pans, Ariel shots, and Dutch angles were all key details observed in the opening titles. It was also noticed that the transitions were very fluid, and it felt as if it was one long shot.