Analysing AS Film Openings

The Lurker

Running time: 2:10

Genre: Horror/Slasher Film

The strongest feature of this opening is the way it successfully builds up suspense, keeping the audience eager to see what happens next.

The weakest feature is probably the lack of opening titles, and failure to set the scene and introduce the situation.

I think that it would rate excellent in categories related to cinematography, so shot types, framing and mise-en-scene.

I think that it would rate minimal or basic in terms of editing and lack of use of titles.

First OTS shot with framing of the girl and her surroundings.

Tracking shot following the same character.