Title Research Blog: The Dead Zone


 What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? -  

The titles displayed in the introduction of the movie are presented in a simple black and white font against the background of what appears to be a quaint countryside village. Each title introduces the important players in the film. 

 

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? -  

The images start out with the visual of an innocent, traditional New England style home. As the introduction proceeds, the audience follows a mysterious figure, dressed in black, traveling down more and more deserted streets.  The background shown focuses on increasingly desolate and isolated surroundings.  

 

How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset? - 

The dark shadowy figure portrayed from the introduction sets the tone and mood for the genre. The dark and deserted roads further enhance the horror of what is to come. The introduction ends with a school bell ringing, letting it be known that the movie has begun.  

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