Title Research Blog: Silent Hill

 

What titles are displayed during the opening sequences? -  

In the movie “Silent Hill”, the title pages are displayed in child’s handwriting to emphasize the innocence of the children shown throughout the opening sequence. The actors shown in each clip have their names displayed next to them in this childish font.  

 

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence? -  

The images that are introduced first show the outside of what looks like an innocent school. As the images progress, the scenes become more horrifying, and reveal what is really happening behind closed doors. 

 

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

From the very beginning, the images are presented as black and white photos, enhancing a ghost-like mood. The viewers are further entertained by faces of children transforming into ghouls, hordes of bugs running recklessly around the school, bars and cages being used to contain these creatures, and actual faceless creatures being born in these cages.  

 

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