Thriller Film Openings for Analysis

Crank:


Narrative: Non-Linear and Restricted

Sub-Genre: Action-Thriller

Setting: Urban, Isolated

Characters: Gang, Drug Dealers, Murderers, Psychopath

Typical Scene: Black Mail, Phone call/Video call

Enigma Code: What is the drug?



Enemy of the State:



Narrative: Linear and Omniscient

Sub-Genre: Politcal

Typical Scene: Murder, Confrontation

Setting: Abandoned, Isolated

Characters: Victim, Killer

Enigma Code: Who is this man? Why are they killing this helpless old man?


The Minority Report:

 

Narratives: Non-Linear, Restricted

Sub-Genre: Crime/Techno Thriller

Typical Scene: Murder Scene

Setting: Isolated, Futuristic Office

Characters: Victim, Murderer, Agent/Officer (Law enforcer)

Enigma Code: Who is the Murderer?
Why is the Murderer's name on the ball?


Shutter Island:



Sub-Genre: Mystery-psychological

Narrative: Non-linear, restricted

Setting: Boat - Isolated

Character: Detectives

Typical Scene: Panic Scene, Flashbacks

Enigma Code: Where are they going?
Why are they on a boat?
How did his wife die?