Genres and their opening

 Genres and their openings

 Genres

A film genre is a style or category of film which is a way of classifying its content. Genres have conventions which are the small elements of films such as music, character types which allow us to identify different types of films from one another. These conventions evolve over time as film makers aim to create new and exciting storylines and sub genres.

Horror Opening

In horror films, the opening scene often starts out calm and normal, then often turning into chaos through a short build up of suspense, an establishing shot is often used in order to set the setting and the time for the audience. This allows atmosphere to build and this is where the main characters are usually introduced. Horror films also often foreshadow the plot of the rest of the film in the first few minutes of the opening scene.

The opening of horror movies often aim to foreshadow what will happen as the plot unfolds. This helps to keep the viewer hooked on the story line as they will want to know what happens next. Using scenes such as the one I've included below are often used in the opening sequence of zombie films, along with news reports, pictures of attempted cures and vaccines and images of the world falling apart by showing cars and neighbourhoods in ruin. Usually images are a vague compilation which aim to make the viewer think and help to build suspense.

The opening of horror movies often aim to foreshadow what will happen as the plot unfolds. This helps to keep the viewer hooked on the story line as they will want to know what happens next. Using scenes such as the one I've included below are often used in the opening sequence of zombie films, along with news reports, pictures of attempted cures and vaccines and images of the world falling apart by showing cars and neighbourhoods in ruin. Usually this images are a vaque compilation which aim to make the viewer think and help to build suspense.

Music/Sound Effects to introduce Genres

Music is often used in horror films in order to introduce the genre of the film to the audience and to create atmosphere. The music used at the beginning of the scene is instantly full of suspense and tension. Even along with the peaceful and normal imagery of the scenes, the music which goes along with it is an entirely different story. This attempts to prepare the viewer for what might happen next.