Analysing 'Seven' title sequence

In the title sequence of Seven a multitude of techniques have been used in order for the title sequence to fit the thriller genre. The title sequence is the first impression for the audience to get a glimpse of what is to come and this is effective as it uses this range of techniques to impress and showcase their film.

Firstly, the childlike handwriting suggests that this film is going to be strange as you don't  really associate childish handwriting with a grown man. Also the typography is very distorted and this could mean that the character's mind is confused and un clear.  Everything in the title sequence relates to something in the film, for example the crossing out of eyes and words show that he will later go onto kill someone and do maybe hint at doing something to someone's eyes.

Secondly, the sound of the radio tuning creates the atmosphere of an eerie thriller. The crackling noises in the background, create a sense of confusion and mystery but also makes it seem as if there are more people involved in the killings because it starts to sound like a conversations but this could just be in the character's mind as he is may be schizophrenic. All of these connect to a psychological thriller because it is playing with the audience's mind as we are constantly asking questions and we are only at the title sequence.

Lastly, the editing is very fast paced as its wanting to show chaos that is already occurring, or will occur in the latter part of the film. Also it is leading us to a false sense of security because we think it will happen quickly, when in actual fact its a slow paced film as it elongates every little detail and death in it. This title has left me asking lots of questions like why is he blanking out eyes and words? Why does he kill people? etc... And it really make me want to watch the rest of the film.

Seven Film picture