This is a very distinct style and does a fantastic job at setting up a character and genre without giving a lot away. In the sequence we see lots of close ups of some fairly disgusting things. For example we see the unknown character shave the fingerprints off his fingers. This in it's own says a lot about the character being introduced. For instance he/she must be hiding themselves from investigation, so we know they're a criminal of sorts.
Also, it's not the most normal thing to do, and so we know that they may have a twisted mind. This idea of the character being twisted is heavily supported by the added sounds and title style which are fragmented and broken.
If this wasn't enough evidence, there are then extremely short close ups of mutilated fingers, and a dead body. The character seems to be keeping some sort of scrapbook, which he does in an incredibly detailed manner. We see slow close ups of sellotape being cut perfectly, photos being stuck down precisely and extensive writing. However there's more to the character that is also revealed. He seems to be homophobic and traditionally religious, crossing out terms of homo and transsexuality in a news article.
Overall the short sequence does a perfect job. It instantly sets the horror/thriller tone through sounds and creepy visuals while lightly hinting at the type of antagonist the film will deal with.
Overall the short sequence does a perfect job. It instantly sets the horror/thriller tone through sounds and creepy visuals while lightly hinting at the type of antagonist the film will deal with.
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