Title Research: Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark

 What titles are displayed during the opening sequences?

It first shows the title of the movie, "Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark." And is followed up with credits of who has done the screenplay, screenstory, production, basically whoever worked on the film. Also shows that the movies is "Based on the Series by Alvin Schwartz."

What images are prioritized in the opening sequence?

There seem to be some animation and watercolor effects in the title sequence of the film. It's seen there's some silhouettes of trees, forests, skulls throughout. Also, they've achieved the watercolor effect by making a bright red color seem to bleed or blend with a pitch black color. 

What connotations do these images carry?

The bright red color evidently associate with the visual of blood, and this association is strengthened from the watercolor effect in which the bright red is pooling in black ink. Also, the imagery of forests and skulls are typically associated with death or ominous & eerie settings.

How does the film establish a feeling of the genre from the outset?

The stark contrast of the bright red and jet black are visual images associated with the dark and blood. Additionally, they show images of silhouettes of skulls and forests, common scenes in horror films. This embodies the elements of the horror genre, as these elements are conventions or codes seen in these types of films. 

What strategies are use to ensure the film appeals to its target audience?

The target audience is clearly for viewers that watches horror films. The use of black and red automatically establishes a menacing tone for viewers, signifying there may be some bloodshed in this movie. Moreover, the score of the films also establishes a menacing tone. The singer is singing in a breathy voice in a lowered voice which feels eerie to viewers. 

How has technology been used effectively? You want to consider camera angles, transition and editing techniques.

The animations of the ominous images materialized on screen had key images effectively created a sense of unease and slight anxiety upon the first impression. This shows that efective use of animation software could create a series terrifying images that distinguishes the horror genre.