Alien (1979)
This film is clearly a Sci-Fi film from the start due to the
opening being set in space. The music used in the opening also displays signs
of tense slow music, giving the impression that there may be something more
sinister going on. The slow editing adds to this tension and makes the audience
think that it is building to something bigger.
The characters are not seen in the first few minutes of the film, however their assumed costumes are present and the camera slowly pans around the spaceship. There are jumpsuits and spacesuits scattered around the wide shot giving a very strong impression of a sci-fi film.
As mentioned earlier, the way the camera pans around the ship is very slow and when accompanied by an equally slow and eerie soundtrack it gives the audience the impression of the suspense a horror film would give.
The colouring of the film is rather bland in the opening and feels cold. This gives quite an unnerving atmosphere for the audience and makes you feel as if you are in an uncharted area of outer space. These both give strong links to the sci-fi and horror genres letting the audience immediately identify what they are watching.
The lighting is low throughout the opening accentuating they are in space and gives the feeling of loneliness. There are also strong spotlights throughout the ships clean interior both giving the impression of what a futuristic spaceship may look like. This combined with an otherwise dark interior and almost silent intro give a tense scary atmosphere that gives the audience the vibe of a horror film. The sound of the computer turning on in the opening may cause some people to jump as it is a sudden jump in volume to the almost silent soundtrack, adding yet another layer of proof that this film will include horror.
The characters are not seen in the first few minutes of the film, however their assumed costumes are present and the camera slowly pans around the spaceship. There are jumpsuits and spacesuits scattered around the wide shot giving a very strong impression of a sci-fi film.
As mentioned earlier, the way the camera pans around the ship is very slow and when accompanied by an equally slow and eerie soundtrack it gives the audience the impression of the suspense a horror film would give.
The colouring of the film is rather bland in the opening and feels cold. This gives quite an unnerving atmosphere for the audience and makes you feel as if you are in an uncharted area of outer space. These both give strong links to the sci-fi and horror genres letting the audience immediately identify what they are watching.
The lighting is low throughout the opening accentuating they are in space and gives the feeling of loneliness. There are also strong spotlights throughout the ships clean interior both giving the impression of what a futuristic spaceship may look like. This combined with an otherwise dark interior and almost silent intro give a tense scary atmosphere that gives the audience the vibe of a horror film. The sound of the computer turning on in the opening may cause some people to jump as it is a sudden jump in volume to the almost silent soundtrack, adding yet another layer of proof that this film will include horror.
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