'Sixth Sense' trailer and opening sequence

Opening Sequence:
Here is a link to the opening sequence of the film.

The opening sequence for Sixth Sense begins firstly with slow appearing titles which slowly zoom in time with the soundtrack. The black background and blue font is quite typical of the conventional thriller film and could connote deeper feelings of characters in the film or atmosphere. The sixth sense title instantly denotes the film is going to relate to something supernatural.

The lightbulb introduces the setting and slowly draws the viewer into the movie, increasing audience interest. When the lightbulb is fully lit the setting and lighting is still moderately dark which creates a mysterious atmosphere in which the audience wants to see more and abides by the conventions of thriller mise en scene. This connotes the negative nature of the film (foreshadowing). The shot of the woman in the wine cellar suggests that she is being watched as she seems unaware and going about her normal business, however the music suggests unease. When she clutches the bottle to her chest and looks afraid the following clips are quicker and shorter which further portrays her fear and desparation to leave. The long shots show that she is alone and a vulnerable character to the hands of a higher power.

The low, resonant sounding music throughout the opening which builds tension and is typical of the genre, it draws in audience attention and openly connotes the atmosphere in the film.