American horror story season 1-
Though this is not a film like the rest of those we have
used as research, we thought that the title sequence in this TV show
particularly showed the concept of thrillers really well.
The first noticeable thing about this title sequence is the
sound/music used. The music is very dark, with a sound of a camera shatter
continuously going on throughout the title. The music gets louder at some parts
yet quieter at other. The music gives the title sequence an eerie quality,
matching up well with the actual imagery.
All through the title sequence we as an audience are
presented with miscunslous objects and strange locations, creating mystery as
to how this links in with the actual series story. We are shown many objects,
such as olden day photographs and clothes, representing childhood and children.
It might not have been as creep if it wasn’t for the facts that for most of the
shown photographs have cracked/damaged glass frames and the majority of the
images, throughout the sequence are on fire. The photographs are burning,
possibly representing the concept of a destructive childhood. None of the
children in the photographs are happy looking, with expressionless faces and
wearing olden day clothes. This season title sequence shows the idea of the
past.
American horror story season 3-
This title sequence is, linking in with season 1, about the
idea of the past. In this series, the show is about witches and witchcraft. This
season uses the same or very similar music than to that of the previous two
seasons, still with the suspenseful drum beat and almost screeching like noise
in the distance. The visual aspects of this season are different however. The majority
of the shots are black and white or very dark colours, implying that each shot
was filmed during the night or evening. This gives the opening sequence fear. In
comparison to season 1, this time there are many more shots of people/actors
rather than ‘household objects’ and photographs. This title sequence shows more
action. The characters shown however are barely ever shown face on or clearly
enough to see the majority of their features. This creates suspense and mystery
as you, the audience have no idea who or what these characters are.
This time the sequence is more glamorous than the other two
seasons, with flowing dresses and high heels, as well as more glamorous
characters and settings. The gruesome half animals and voodoo dolls are creepy
and create discomfort , completely fitting in with the mood of the TV show.
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