Se7en- Title Sequence Analysis

Se7en- Title Sequence Analysis

Typography- The font used in the opening sequence is a computerised hand written font. The writing looks handwritten yet it is disjointed and irregular. The effect of scratched and imperfect writing accompanied by the black background could be reflective on the killers disturbed mental state. The leading is not in sync which conveys the scattered pattern of the killers psychopathic thought process and mental instability.





Mise-en-scene- the use of everyday tools gives off an unsettling atmosphere because we are focusing on the sharp edges and although we can see they are ordinary objects we are pondering  the ways in which they can be dangerous when used in certain ways. The flickers of rough writing and Bible passages make it clear that the man in the sequence is slightly unhinged. The use of the Bible passages makes it more obvious that this man, due to the way we see the set ups in that background it is clear that the Bible is not being used well.

It is not the simple objects that are unsettling, there are images of people who have most likely been murdered and these images are in what seems to be a scrapbook, this adds to the unease of the whole scene.







Sound and Music- The music created an eerie feeling as it seemed to give a sense of being watched, highlighting the psychological thriller genre. The amplified screams are non diegetic sounds that cause a feeling of discomfort and insecurity, generating the idea of helplessness, additionally giving it a thriller feeling. The monochromatic visuals are contrapuntal to the music, which has a low beat which builds tension and the feeling of mystery.