Analysing sound in three triller openings

The first thriller we analysed was Seven. It started with the man in bed he pushes the metronome this is diegetic sound, the ticking of the metronome, could  suggest that it is the mans heartbeat, the metronome had the manner of hypnotising drawing you in sort of mesmerising you.

  Eerie sounds are heard throughout the opening creating dramatic effect and mystery, music is used to build up suspense, as the pace of the music gets faster it draws you further into the movie with wonder and excitement as you sit on the edge of your seat waiting in anticipation for whats going to happen next.

   The Day of the jackal (1973), the sound of the violins and the drums playing quickly creates dramatic effect, making you think that something is going to happen. judging from the opening scene i would not necessarily know that it was a thriller because not much tension was built up. the sound definitely helped me understand it was a thriller if happier music was played it would be difficult to judge this.

   One hour photo (2006) starts off with the opening credits, has the credits appear they show up as if a picture has been taken of them, the sound of the camera taking a picture can be heard every time a credit appears. A strong beat is heard throughout the opening sequence suggesting it is quick like how developing photos is, the time plays a key part in this as it relates to the title "One Hour Photo" silence is used to create tension and keep you hanging on the edge of your seat, and to keep your understanding to a minimum, to keep you guessing and adding mystery.