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The opening sequence of a film is particularly important as the film maker needs to attract the attention of the audience. Discuss the ways in which the opening of "Van Helsing" ensures the audiences attention The Universal icon rotates around while the non- diegetic drum beat plays in the background, then the colour is drained from it creating a monochromat0ic effect, then combusts. It graphic matches into a wooden torch being held by a mysterious man with a menacing smile, obviously about to cause damage or harm. Then a pan shot through the trees over the large mass of people, note the music still continues- a loud militaristic beat juxtaposed with sounds of a choral influence. The lightning is consistent, causing sharp noises and spontaneous flashes of light. All of this is being used to create tension of what is soon to happen. More various shots of villagers holding axes and...

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