Shrooms Opening Sequence Analysis

Throughout the first 40 seconds of the opening sequence of Shrooms the audience is informed of the production companies and the main actor.

Camera work:
The camera work that has been used in this opening sequence is as follows: Tracking, when the girl is running through the woods. This adds tension and a fast pace to the scene, it also acts as an enigma as it draws the viewers in because they want to find out why she is running.
There is also an establishing shot of the building which sets the scene, however the shot isn't stationary as it has also been flimed using tracking just slower than the previous one. Then there is a close up of a bucket on the floor with black liquid pouring out. This plays with the audiences mind as it makes them wonder what it is and why its there. Then there is an extreme close up of the black liquid again. During this scene there is a circle over the lens to make it feel as if it is a dream or a flashback. Next there is a point of view shot going down the corridoor this also makes the audience think that it is a dream or flash back. Then there is a shot that is out of focus of a mysterious man, this makes the audience anxious as they dont know who he is.

Editing:
The editing used throughout this opening sequence is cross cutting of when the girl is running and the closeups of the black liquid. This builds up the tension and creates antisipation for the audience.

Mise en scene:
The lighting throughout most of Shrooms opening sequence is very low key. This creates a creepy, mysterious atmosphere. However there is ambient lighting coming through the windows, down the corridoor. This adds realism to the scene as well as creating natural shadows an this gives the sequence a gloomy atmosphere. This opening sequence is set in the woods which is a classic location for psycological thrillers to be set. There is also a building which looks deralict and very run down. Both of these are usually asscoiated with thrillers and have a big imapact on the sequence.

Sound:

The sound used in this opening sequence is classical and mainly made up of low pitch instruments. This creates a very scary, intense atmosphere. There is also ambient sound of the girl breathing heavily, this adds realism.