Nine frame analysis- Seven 1

Nine frame structure analysis of thriller film openings

The nine frame structure for Seven has been made to show the audience how the opening of a film has been constructed and how it engages with the viewer. As shown in the picture there are  9 different camera shots and I will analyse how they have been put together to make a effective thriller film opening.

Here is the link for the opening title to Seven: http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/se7en/

1. The first shot establishes the films institution which it new line cinemas. Close up of the spine of the book
2. The second shot states the directors name. By establishing his name first it suggests that he needs to most attention as his role was the most important in the film.
3.  Razor blade scraping skin off finger, this is very unusual which freaks out the audience members and shows that the character is perhaps deranged
4. Box and old type writer- typical for horror movies due to the creepy yet subtle sound that a typewriter makes, it's also more effective than writing on a piece of paper of typing on a laptop/computer or even a phone.
5. This shot shows paper, pictures and ruined fingers to give off a creepy vibe and a fear of who the man is that has all of this and why.
6. Picture of boy with eyes crossed out which suggests that the character has some bad feelings which suggests that the storyline may be about revenge.
7. Tape with nails attached across it to show danger and damage, which makes the audience scared of what the man will do next, as he is clearly insane
8. Needle and thread going through paper which is a strange and creepy as it's unusal.
9. Cut into paper and cut through the word God, may suggests that the movie is something to do with the creepy mans beliefs.