sixth sense analysis

The use of mise ene scene helps to create a sinister and eerie atmosphere. For example when the man who broke into the house is shown standing alone with only his underwear on and clothes scattered around him, automatically we view this person as being a distressed or non mentally stable character. Costumes are the clothes that have been spread around him to create a representation of the character for the length of the scene.
As for location we are shown the basement were the women walks down into so she can get a bottle of wine from the stand, through using the basement in the first opening sequence we believe something unexpected will happen to the women because the basement is an isolated place from the outside and I  typically dark which also represents the anticipation that something will happen whilst the women is down there. It is also made more presentable in this scene since the female character is alone whilst in the basement which may make her appear more vulnerable, through the character shivering when she turns around we expect that she may feel as if someone is watching her or due to the dramatic drop in temperature something paranormal may be with her. The opening sequence is set in Philadelphia which we are shown from the frame award that was given to him, we are also told his profession  through this award as a child psychologist.







Secondly editing has been used in the opening sequence. For instance at the very beginning the titles gradually appear from a dark mist through the use of a fade and then fade out as well in sync wit the music. This helps to se the mood which is that the opening sequence will relate to a horror genre such as a slightly abnormal person which forms a tense scene plus atmosphere. Furthermore the titles begin to build up the tension even more which will make the audience think about what may happen next building up the anticipation.
As for when the man gets shot the camera slowly moves away facing the wall and fades from black to the next scene which connects both of the scenes together and could create the meaning that from the incident showed in the opening sequence has taught him that he should take his work more seriously and listen to his patients in the future. We could say that he told a patient he was distressed because of something that has happened previously but may have been wrong and the patient could have told him this but he didn't listen making the patient feel more neglected by him which makes his illness worse.

 

Another area that formed meaning in this opening sequence was camerawork. Firstly we are shown a zoom of the female character when she's in the basement in front of the wine cellar this is done through two bottles of wine which cuts the rest of the frame making the audience wonder what else is around her giving the audience uncertainty of what is going to happen. This also makes the viewers expect something bad to happen to the female character which is called a climax but in fact we are tricked into this but nothing happens which stays with us throughout the full movie. Also a fast pan of Bruce when he has been shot makes the audience emphasise for him as he looks innocent as if he didn't deserve it which he didn't. Plus when he sees the patient he is confused which we can gather from his facial expressions however the patients facial expressions appears to be upset which makes us feel sorry for him as he comes across as a childish character who is easily confused and does not understand right from wrong. Finally we are showed a long shot of both characters in the living room but we can also see the corridor and stairs, the shot is taken through the banister which makes us feel as if we are intruding or spying on them this makes us think whether someone else is watching them from the stair which would make it a point of view shot as well.

Finally sound creates meaning through scenes such as the soundtrack from the opening credits with the mist and shine of light in the corner, the soundtrack is unusual which is assisted by the broken lighting and slow pace to the credits when they are shown, the atmosphere  become eerie. For example when there is a spike in the music's pitch it is supposed to jolt the viewers and make them feel uncomfortable throughout the opening credits which plays on their mind. Furthermore diegetic sound has been used when the glass is being trod on by the psychologist which shows how silent it is building up the tension then once the shadow quickly crosses the wall there is a long string sound that leaves the audience wondering what it was and makes it clear that there is someone or something with them emphasising that they are not alone plus the whistling sounds is supposed to scare the audience or make them expects something to jump out by the window.