ARLINGTON ROAD title sequence!!

DETAILED ANALYSIS OF

ARLINGTON ROAD

The title shown in this sequence are very abstract and blurrred to depict an image of someone's words scraped across a blackboard. Black and white suggests darkness and innocence which in a thriller film, is often merged with one another to constantly change the audience's first expectations. The way that they were placed all over the screen in terms of editing could lead the audience to believe that something might happen. Images of a surburban neighbourhood was displayed i.e. a road plate to create a safe environment which the audience may identify with. This shows normality and daily life of those living there. Vivid use of red colours used in various scenes of the footage implied danger as it could be referenced to blood where somebody or a lot of people could be killed in this film. It also informs the audience of the genre of the film where blood usage in a film often thrills the audience.

Middle close-ups and close-ups were portrayed in these scenes to fully inform the audience which used in a fast but slow pace conveys the idea of being trapped.

Non -diegetic sounds can be heard for example, voices of screams which allow the audience to be prepared of any sudden deaths or catastrophes which may be shown during the film. In addition with the eerie, sinister sounds and fast-paced montage implies the tone of the film which adds to the suspense because with fast images and sounds, the audience will want to know more and this creates tension with the characters themselves. Negative lighting and symbolic signs are also portrayed in this sequence in a close-up where we, as the audience, feel that the characters may no longer be safe in that area.

A close-up used to show a Dalmatian and a baby blurred looking up in an angle also adds to the feeling of an unwanted presence added to the vulnerability and innocence of them.

All in all, the title sequence of 'Arlington Road' is of a chilling and well informed theme where the audience are left wanting more as the images act clues which by watching the film, piece together.