Title Research: Silent Hill (2006)

 What titles are displayed during the opening sequence?

In the intro sequence of silent hill it displays the names of the actors alongside the characters that they play in the movie. Towards the end of the intro sequence it displays the name of the movie rather small on the screen in an eerie font. At the end, it credits the directors and producers of the film.

- What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

The main images that are prioritized are the characters displayed throughout the intro sequence. The characters are first shown and then something covers their face like a tree branch for example. Then, it transitions to another character. There is more though, the intro sequence for silent hill is filled with creepy images and the entire thing is in black and white to create an initial thrill in the audience prior to the beginning of the movie.

- How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?

In the intro alone, silent hill manages to create a thrill in the audience and have them on the edge of their seats. It manages to do this through the eeriness of the intro. Showing the characters and then quickly, for a second showing what will later happen to them is an excellent strategy at keeping the audience on edge. Silent hill uses elements of horror and thriller movies to establish itself in its genre. The music that plays as the images are shown is also a nice touch and contrasts from the rather scary images being displayed. The intro does a good job preparing the audience for a thrill.