Se7en - Opening Titles

The next title sequence is se7en (1995). This title sequence is completely different to the prologue title sequences because it shows the events in a completely different editing style. Instead of having the text on a separate scene like in the incredible hulk, the text is overlaying and is messily overlayed. The text appears to look like handwriting which matches the video as it shows different types of font in books and newspapers. The fact that it is handwriting could suggest that it is isolation from modern life as it has no actual font or typed writing, this could highlight how the character is and foreshadow the events of the film.
the music in this film is not really any specific sound, there is no actual song it is just noises to create disorientating atmosphere and enhance the creepy theme.
This title sequence is very heavily edited, whereas the actual video just shows a series of different images, with extreme close up shots to make the audience feel uncomfortable which continues the creepy theme.
This title sequence has been edited by adding shaking video and text, filters, heavy shadows and the colour red and the gritty look of the film. By doing all of this, it enhances the way the title sequence appears disturbing and causes discomfort.
The title sequence suggests that the film will be a thriller genre due to frequent scenes of torture, sinister images such as defacing images and dirt on nails etc. Also by removing the word 'God' it foreshadows how the film is about the seven deadly sins.
This title sequence also creates a narrative enigma as it leaves the audience with questions such as who is he? what is happening? and why is he doing that?
This title sequence inspired other title sequences such as American Horror Story which follows a very similar design and soundtrack. It also adds the same eerie and disorientating feel to it.
The typography in Se7en appears as hand writing and could almost look wrong as it is in irregular places and is jumbled around the screen. The writing also shakes around and flashes which accentuates the fast pace of the title sequence, but it also makes the writing quite difficult to read which adds to the unusual theme.