Se7en
Plot summary: sadistic mass-murderer John Doe (Kevin Spacey) draws out plans for making an example of the human race by killing seven people..each one representing one of the deadly sins of which they are most guilty of….Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy and Wrath. Two American detectives, Somerset (Morgan Freeman) who is soon to retire, and Mills (Brad Pitt) his soon to be replacement, must track down this killer and stop him before it is too late. But the men soon realise that their own lives play a big part in Doe’s plans and what he has in store for them changes their lives forever….
The camera also holds a significant role in occupying the intentional mood of the audience. From the beginning to the closing stages there are continuous short takes, due to the fact not one thing is in focus for a long time creates an uncomfortable and nervous feeling of what is going to happen, but for the simple fact it is entertaining the audience will keep themselves involved. 
During the course of the sequence non continuity editing is persistently used, this stops the clip from feeling like ‘real life’ for the viewer, which would make them even more anxious as they realise that anything could happen throughout this film. As the opening sequence goes further, superimposition is used when the character is writing. This increases the amount of information the audience needs to absorb, and with the slow motion of the page turning they can actually focus on what is happening, helping them to delve more into the storyline. Finally, the visual effect of the credits draws the audience’s attention to them, emphasising again the suspension of the film following.
There are two types of sound techniques used in the opening sequence of the film. Non-diegetic sound is only used in the first 18 seconds of the film where the distributors logo is shown. Diegetic sound is used through dialogue and the ambient noise of the city centre where we presume his flat is located the noise features sirens which forbade things that are to come in the film, whilst also creating discomfort amongst the viewers.
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