Sherlock Holmes - Opening Sequence
The opening sequence of the 2009 film of Sherlock Holmes includes thriller codes and conventions. It is directed by Guy Ritchie, who is...
Psycho - Mise-en-scene
Through the use of clothes and positioning, the victim of the film is revealed within the first few minutes. The first scene in the film,...

Psycho - Opening Sequence
Hitchcock's 1960 thriller film Psycho was a fantastic film of its time, representing themes of corruptibility, confused identities, human...
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Conventions of a Psychological Thriller
Mirrors-Are used to portray the use of reflection of a characters inner self, as well as representing 'the dark side' of some characters....
Black Swan - Opening Sequence
The opening sequence for the thriller film 'Black Swan' does not give much away as to what the film is about. However through this...