Film opening: researching genre

Genre and Film	Character	Setting	Mood	Narrative hook	Sound	Titles
1.       Horror Scream	'Casey Becker' is the first character shown. She is alone in her house, when a stranger calls her.	It's set in her house. This is effective as she is lonely. The fact that the house is set in an isolated area foreshadows trouble.	At the start there's a calm & relaxing atmosphere. No music is playing in the background so the audience can feel the tension build up as the scene progresses. The audience then feel frightened when the voice on the other end of the line grows fierce.	The scene ends with the mysterious voice saying "turn on the patio lights again", this makes the audience keen to find out who the man is and who the man is and who is out on the patio.	Phone ringing, door bell, pop corn, doors being locked and dialogue between girl and man on the phone.	Only 1 title is used and it starts off white illustrating the colour of innocence and purity. It then turns red symbolising blood which foreshadows danger.
2.       Comedy    White chicks	Kevin and Marcus Copeland start off the scene disguised as foreign shop owners.	This film is set in a shop, this is effective as we are interested to find out where the scene takes place next.	The mood is jolly, humorous & the audience feel happy as the 2 men sing and dance in a serious situation.	The scene ends with a fight between the 2 men who are actually FBI's and 3 mysterious men.	Ridiculous dialogue between 3 men, spanish music, bell of shop rings, maracas, footsteps, brushing hair.	13
3.       Romantic comedy When Harry met Sally	Harry is kissing his girlfriend and Sally waits awkwardly in the car. This is the first time she sees Harry.	First scene takes place outside a university in America. This makes the audience believe the movie will be based on young love and romance.	An awkward and humorous atmosphere is created as Sally waits for her friend.	The awkward situation grabs the audience's attention.	Jazzy music at the beginning then a small and quick dialogue between all 3 characters.	20, simple font from black to white.