Title Design Research: Thriller

Film: Bird Box

1. How many titles are displayed during the opening sequences to the film? Which ones?

There are 11 titles displayed throughout the opening sequence. The ones included are the Name of Studio(Netflix), Actors Names(Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, Jacki Weaver, Rosa Salazar), Film Title(Bird Box),Edited by(Ben Lester), Produced by(Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Clayton Townsend), and Directed by(Susanne Bier).  

2. What connotations do the images carry? (how do they make you feel) The images make me feel intimidated. The text is in a white, big bold font, so I’m forced to look at it. I feel suspense as I see them.

3. How is genre reinforced through symbolic and technical codes from the outset? (Can you tell what genre the film is)? It is a little difficult to tell what genre the film is because it also includes elements of horror. But the element of suspense and that stomach-turning feeling you get while watching a thriller is there.

4. What conventions are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

There was a dark film applied, making everything look eerie, that helped show the vibe of the movie. Everything seemed empty and the feeling of suspense was definitely there. The sudden bold text on the screen helped the feeling of nervousness and “what’s going on here?”.