analysis of seven

The conventions used in this opening scene clearly shows that this is a thriller for example, many of the camera shots are extreme close ups which gives the audience no sense of whats around or the location, keeps the audience thinking. There are quick snap shots of what the man is is doing with his hands and only with his hands which gives a suspicious effect, eerie sound effects drawing the audience in and keeping suspense through out. The main effect that keeps this opening scene a thriller, is the director does not show why the man is doing this or what he is planning, this is what keeps the audience on edge and drawing them to carry on watching.