In our final thriller opening, we have chosen to only use as little actors as possible, and instead use objects to suggest danger. One opening that used this technique perfectly is 'Dexter'.
Several objects are used in this opening to suggest that Dexter is a murderer. For example, an extreme close up of bacon being cut up is shown (0:45) so it resembled a persons skin is being slit. However, we then see close up of the bacon being fried in the pan. Just like the audiences emotions, the music also shows relief by becoming more slow paced (unlike before when violins were played and the music was deep).
Another shot/scene that I found intriguing is at 1:11. A orange is simply being cut in half, but the mise-en-scene and camera angle makes the audience think more than this. The background in this shot is a blood red and black, and both colours are associated with danger and death. Also, this shot has been edited to be slow paced, which allows to audience to focus on the orange juices splashing across the screen.
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