Title research: Split

How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film?
27 titles

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?
The scenes of the opening title sequence alternate from a black screen with the name and credit for each job and scenes of a ceiling that gradually reveal a girl getting dragged down a hall then into a room.

What connotations do the images carry?
The constant switching between scenes create suspense and carries an eerie mood. The shots of the ceiling also create a creepy setting for the movie and the scenes set the whole mood for the film.

How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset?
The movie is intense from the very first scenes. Flickering lights symbolize the danger or uncertainty of where the main character is right then. The scared girl in a dimly lit hallway/room is meant to show that she may have to try to escape and that she is not safe. Intensity is a major element of the thriller genre and this movie executes this very well for the audience to perceive. The editing of switching between scenes builds intensity, suspense, and mystery all within the opening sequence.

How does the film establish an enigma from the outset?
The scared girl, who is the main character, is also meant to produce the same emotions the creators of the movie want the audience to undergo while watching.

What strategies are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?
It is psychological and intense which will intrigue the target audience.

How has technology been used effectively?
The camera movements helped create an intense, ominous mood and set the tone for the movie. The editing also did this by making it so the transitions between scenes affected the audience in a way that made them feel scared yet psychologically intrigued.