Research on credit sequences

 -Zodiac (2007)

The opening credts of this film shows actual real news footage, police reports, and images sent by the Zodiac killer. The music used in this film is primarily slow and ominous, which creates a sense of mood and a suspensful feeling that revolves unsolved crimes. This credit sequence makes the film seem serious for the audience as they were reliving the actual event.

-Prisoners (2013)

For this film, the credits are small with the actors names appearing over the dark empty area with daunting music. The quietness and shadows create a feeling of suspense foreshadowing the fact that the story will be suspenseful and intense. These factors of the credit sequence make the audience think about what could happen including where is that quiet area and who's shadows those belong to.

-Shutter Island (2010)

The opening sequence of this film uses images of fog,water, and an island while the actors names appear. The music is uncanny and dramatic which could give a sense of isolation and confusion surrounding the island. These aspects make the audience know that this film will be tense and full of mystery.