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A common convention used within the thriller genre is scarifying dialogue to anticipate fear and sorrow in characters. Our opening sequence 'Molly' challenges this convention as no dialogue is used the only piece of sound used is a track from Purple Planet where the sound builds to create tension and notify the audience that a key event is about to occur.

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In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products

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For our opening sequence  we explored a range of different shots which we found we popular in psychological thriller movies. From our research we discovered that close up shots were popular as it allows the audience to see the true emotion of a character (in this case our victim) and understand the trauma that has been happening so far, so we used this typical convention to help the audience gain a further and better understanding of the events happening which overall i believe was a successful decision. In addition due to us using natural light for our sequence on the close ups we are able to the see the torment on the victims face (Cherry) this decision meant we would be challenging the convention of lighting being dark and dim in other thrillers

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We used many jump cuts in our media in order to move forward, build an atmosphere along with tension and leave the audience on a cliff hangers in order to leave them questioning specific moments. Our jump cuts stopped when the abductor began to walk past the camera with the axe, we wanted this scene to move slowly in order for the audience to think about what may happen (even though they don't see the end result from the use of the axe). We found this editing technique effective as we could show the defenseless victim, then jump to abductor being aggressive and touching the victims face to build tension for it all to just come to a stop and slow down.
From our research on thriller conventions we discovered editing techniques such as jump cuts are a common theme used.

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Our title represents our genre perfectly as the dark element reflects the thriller genre, the large font portrays that 'MOLLY' is significant giving the single word a vital purpose in the opening. The audience become intrigued as they in no way shape or form have obvious clues been shared as to why specific events are taking place.

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We filmed our opening sequence at Chilworth's Gunpowder Mill which has been out of use for many years the state it is in now was the perfect location for our filming, as it would portray to our audience that the kidnapper had taken the victim (Cherry) to a derelict area. This is typical of a psychological thriller as the corrupt opposition never wants others knowing about specific events or where they are being held, meaning we could present to the audience that the victim was unfortunately in an unknown location. We developed this convention of taking a victim to a derelict area by having natural light, being out in the open rather than the typical dark, dim lighting and enclosed space to highlight the psychological aspects of the abductor.

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One of the main characters is the abductor (George) who is psychologically damaged (which is a common code used in thriller genres in order to show how commands the thriller aspects), we wanted to present this firstly through his costume which consisted of dark clothing, old, worn shoes and a balaclava that would leave his eyes and top of his head revealed. This was essential as it hid his identity making him just a cruel figure to the audience. Secondly, the tools he used only made it clear his characterisation and purpose for later on to display his true intentions/personality. Thirdly, the pin board he had created about the victim represented him as a psychologically damaged character who had an unhealthy obsession and a strong motive to gain something from the abduction.

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Our opening sequence follows The Enigma Code narrative theory as our intention is too give as little as possible away in clues to the audience in order for them to question each element of the sequence e.g. the pin board. The narrative theory has been made clear through the use of only pictures no textual information on the pin board, no dialogue throughout the opening sequence or insight as to why the abductor (George) feels the need to take and torture the young victim.

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The props that were included in our opening sequence were firstly, rusty tools which reflect the violence and psychological disorder that leads to the abductor (George) fulfilling his horrific actions towards the victim (Cherry). These props link to the well know Saw Movies by Darren Lynn Bousman, who uses similar props e.g. rusty knife to reflect the psychological thriller. Secondly, the pin board used in our opening sequence displayed the obsession the abductor (George) had with the victim (Cherry) as it was made clear that the victim had been investigated before the abduction.

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The genre we have chosen is a psychological thriller, the title ‘Molly’ has been used for our sequence because it gives no information/clues away giving the audience the incentive to watch and discover more from the opening sequence. One film that follows this idea is inception as it doesn’t give the audience much to go on meaning they are curious about the story line.