Seven opening analysis

In the opening sequence of the film ‘Seven’, it is very easy to get a sense of unsettledness. This is brought about by the creativity of the sounds intended to cause this effect, such as when you are watching the credits you can hear faded screams which impact on the audience effectively. Also you can hear chain’s rustling which gives the image of someone captured and held against their will. There are other disorderly noises during the scene which are used to raise the tension and suspense.

These disturbing noises create the first mental image of what the film is going to be like. From the differences you can tell this is going to be a jumpy thriller which will always keep the viewer on the edge of their seat.

The opening credits of the film are very intense in an array of ways. Usually in most films, even thrillers, the credit text is plain and for the viewer it is dull. In ‘Seven’ it is different because the text is all disjointed whereby it appears in different places at different times. The style of the text is also unconventional in its appearance. During the credits different images show up and in certain parts shows key words which are relevant to the film. The word ‘God’ appears which indicates something in the film is relevant to this. This type of mise-en-scene is used effectively because it keeps the audience focused and asking questions before the film has begun.