We used many props within our opening sequence, as we

didnt have a central character, which we have identified.

We chose to do this as an effect as in the thriller genre you
are required to build an initial enigma. The first prop we
used was a stanley knife as it is a work tool but is also
dangerous as it can harm a human. Black leather gloves
were also used throughout the entire opening as this adds
an element of mystery as it doesnt reveal anything about
the antagonists identity. They are also paired with a
womans black coat as this keeps the characters identity
hidden whilst connoting to the audience that they are a
female. This conflicts the typical male dominance over a
storyline, as suggested by John Bergers ideology that men
act and women appear as the woman appears to be more
active in these scenes. Another prop we used was a pot of
pills as this connotes mental illness which allows the
audience to develop an opinion of the character which is
that they are unstable and taking medication to treat an
illness. We also used a gun as this connotes danger and
death and this is relevant to our storyline as it is about the
murders of teenagers. We also gathered old newspaper
cuttings which were relevant to a murder or crime of some
sort so the audience could connote that it was a well
planned murder or that the murders this figure is carrying
out is in the public eye and is obviously very skilled at
keeping themselves hidden and without getting caught.
We also filmed a real heart being cut up as it denotes
violence and precision as the character is using a scalpel
which is a scientific piece of equipment. It connotes the
true gruesome thoughts that the character has to carry
out for what would be for most people, such a horrible
task to carry out. We also used other tools such as
hammers, screwdrivers, duck tape and cable ties to create
the atmosphere that something bad was about to happen
to leave the audience with the initial enigma. We took
shots in a photography dark room with pictures developing
of other characters within the storyline so that the
audience connote that the antagonist is also stalking their
victims which links back to mental illness as it is not a
normal activity to conduct.