1. Opening sequence: Scream 4

2. The first 10 seconds of the
opening of the Scream 4 consist of
the production company. This is
the first ting you see as you begin
to watch the film as it places
emphasis on the importance of
the production company. The font
is simplistic, and the bright blue
and white writing stand out
against the black background.
The Transition of the writing is smooth and consist of a ray of light
running through it, almost as if the writing is shinning, giving the
letters a texture image. Whilst the audience are focused on the
production company it is soon interrupted by the non digetic
ringing of a telephone that you are unable to see yet, putting the
audience on edge, and leaving the anticipating what will happen
after the production company.

3. At 10 seconds the transition into the first
scene is smooth yet abrupt. We are clearly
thrown into the middle of a house, and can
now see the telephone that has been
ringing.
At 13 seconds is when we are first introduced to the
first character within the film. However the deep
dark evil sounding voice on the other end of the
phone creates suspense and worry for the audience,
as we know that this person will be evil.
We are able to hear both sides of the conversation,
as we are able to hear the murderous voice on the
other side of the phone. This gives us a two sided
story, and a clearer understand of what is
happening.

4. 23 seconds we are introduced to the second
female character. Mise en scene allows us to
get the view that they are within a kitchen, this
follows the conventions of a teen horror, were
it follows their lives and activities. Being set
within a home should mean safety for these
girls, but with a murdering knowing the home
number, home dosnt seem so safe.
Following the typical teen horror conventions, this films starts with two females.
Females are usually seen as being vulnerable and weak so straight away the audience
get a feeling that something will happen to them. The females are very attractive and
likable, allowing many teenagers to relate to them. They are very typical female
characters who connote that they are popular and well liked within there social group.
Ironically the girls Once again this is
ironic that the
start speaking character picks
about horror up a large
movies, and the knife, considering
gruesome the audice know
that the film is a
murders within slasher.
them.

5. Having the female partaking in
stereotypical teenage activity like
texting and talking about face book,
relates to there target audience.
Allowing teenagers to become engaged
and interested in the film.
1:18 is when the suspicion begins to build
within the film and within the audience,
when she realizes her “stalker” is using
pictures of actors pretending to be him.
1:21 the sound of the non digetic phone begins to
ring once again, this time raising suspicion. This
time when she answers the phone and we hear the
murderous voice once again. It creates fear for the
audience as we now have a sense of what might
happen. The anonymous speaking on the phone
leaves the audience in suspense and wonder as to
what happens next.

6. From 1: 35 until 1:45 shows the angression of the person
on the other side of the phone. They soon become
violent towards the girls when she goes to hang up. This
shows the disturbed mental state of the murderer which
is important to highlight as he goes on a murderous spree
of teenagers.
Close ups of the girls faces shows their
discomfort and fear that is building up in them.
Within a lot of horrors close ups of the victims
faces are used to show their emotions leading
up to their murder.
The idea of the girl putting the phone down and
dismissing the call as a prank leaves the
audience in question of what is about to happen

7. In conclusion with the opening 2 minuets of Scream 4, it only focuses on two teenagers rather than the
main group of teenagers that the film will be focusing around. Scream 4 however doesn't follow the
conventions of the teenagers looking for trouble, but rather trouble coming for them. However the
fact that the girls kept answering the phone may lead to the entertainment of the murderer. Yet by
doing so it creates tension and suspense within the audience.
Scream 4 follows the convention of a teen horror by the opening being set within the teenagers house,
and them being alone in there without being able to get help. This creates a sense of discomfort for
the audience as many believe that your house provides you with safety and security, yet the security
and safety has been demolished.
The murder takes place at 3:37, meaning for 3 minutes the producer have been building up suspense
and anticipation as to what is going to happen to these girls. Having the first murder so early within
the film keeps the audience gripped and intrigued within the film. The action is almost straight away
within the film which creates excitement.