Title Research: She Dies Tomorrow

This opening sequence is from the movie She Dies Tomorrow. I found this movie on the Art of the Title website. I will be answering the following questions about this opening sequence:

What titles are displayed during the opening sequence?
In the opening sequence, there are a total of 50 different types of titles. These titles are the film title, writer director, the names of actors with the character they play, producers, co-producer, photographer, editor, production designer, who the music is by, unit production manager/ first assistant director, second assistant director, art director, 1st acs, 2nd acs, digital imaging tech, b camera operator, still photographer, graphic designer, construction, set dressers, stunt coordinator, hair/makeup artists, gaffers, key grip, sound mixers, book operator, Amy Seimetz’s assistant, production assistants, editorial consultant, sound finishing provider, supervising sound editor, dialogue and adr editor, sound effects editor, re-recording mixers, foley artist, audio department manager, adr facility, adr mixer, picture finishing provider, colorist, head of picture, finishing artist, di producer, di assits, data i/o manager, title designers, the songs used, special thanks. The opening sequence also include the production companies
and a copyright claim.

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The words are prioritized in the opening sequence. The titles are the only images that can be seen in this film's opening sequence. However, there are also moving pictures and/or videos that can be seen inside the words. It looks like bubbling liquids, but it is hard to tell.

What connotations do these images carry?
These images definitely give off an eerie vibe. The words are the only thing that you can easily put together and read on the black title screen. The moving pictures can make the viewers anxious as they struggle to figure out what they can be.

How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?
The basic, black background can give a rise on anxiety seeing as though you never know what can be seen or what can appear. Black is known for being a dark and mysterious color, which describes the Horror genre perfectly.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
This opening sequence's purpose is to draw in and appeal to fans of Horror films. Ambient sound can be heard which is a song being played on what sounds like a violin. There is complete at the silence in the beginning of this opening sequence, and crescendo follows until the end. The song being played is not upbeat, and fails to give off a happy vibe.

How has technology been used effectively? 
The lack of transitioning can be considered nerve wracking. The only thing you can do is read the titles and make inferences on what can possibly be inside these words. The words quickly disappear and reappear on the screen. This gives off the feeling of never knowing what is coming next.


 

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