International Thrillers

When doing thriller research we have to be aware that there are many types of thrillers not just hollywood thrillers. There is such a thing called international thrillers. Looking at these thrillers gives us more options and different film techniques we could possibly use for our opening scene.

For example I started off by look at 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' this is a swedish thriller.

The use of cut away shots every second emphasises the pace of this film and the rate at which you have to keep up. It also keeps the audience on edge at all times gives you an insight to how much is going to be happening in the film.
The sound used in this opening scene begins with a howling scream- this type of non-diegetic sound that has been used, has been used to create an uncomfortable atmosphere when watching the seen, to make one feel awkward and trapped. Almost feeling what the people in the opening sequence are feeling. This brings me on to imagery:
The imagery used shows two people being tortured. This type of imagery for a thriller emphasises that this film is trying to make the audience uncomfortable and on edge the whole time. Making them feel as if they are the ones suffering and being tortured.