Title Sequences Analysis- Sweeny Todd-

I have chosen to use Sweeny Todd's title sequence to analyse because it is a very effective title sequence and it gives you a sense of danger which is what we want to show in our title sequence.

The title sequence for Sweeny Todd begins with an overview of the town the film is based in but the whole of the picture is dark colours, all the buildings are black and the sky is a very dark grey and the only colour that you can see is the rain drops on the screen which are a blood red colour which suggests death. This is a very effective way to begin a film because the blood coloured rain which hits the camera suggests that death can be found everywhere in the town. It then goes on to show a Barbour's chair in the middle of an empty room with dark grey and black floor boards. It then completely fades into black so you can't see any thing else which suggests death and loneliness. The colours have also got a blue tinge to them which suggests a cold and empty room or place. This technique of using a blue filter is often used in horror films because it makes the audience feel uncomfortable and nervous. The third frame shows a dirty wall with a mirror at the right side of the shot with a black silhouette of a man's face. The wall and mirror looks neglected and old. The room throughout the title sequence looks as if it has been abandonded for years. The fifth frame shows two black clogs and in between them is blood, the blood stands out from the dark blue/black clogs and it is the only proper colour which is shown throughout the sequence. I think that the main theme of the title sequece is blood because on every shot there will be blood running down a wall or a chair ect as it even rains blood as well.

The music used at the beginning of the title sequence is very quiet and slow which builds tension as it makes you feel as you are waiting for something to happen. Also, it suggests danger and gives an uncertaincy about the film. You also hear the sound of thunder and lightening and heavy rain which are very loud which contrasts with the quiet music. The music works really well with the images that you see on the screen because it builds tension and straight away you know that something bad is about to happen. As the title sequence progresses the music starts to get slightly faster and louder as the camera pans so you see the barbours chair which tells you that it is a dangerous place to be. Increasing the tension. As the camera moves down the barbours chair whilst the blood runs down it the music becomes louder and sharper and stops and starts suddenly with short pauses inbetween. Until finally towards the end the music is fast and loud preparing you for the rest of the film.