Title Research: The Black Phone

 The opening sequence for The Black Phone was found on artofthetitle.com. The opening of The Black Phone shows the following titles: Studio name, name of the production company, actors' names, film title, casting by, music by, costume designer, editor, production designer, director of photography, producer and executive producer, story writer and director. In the opening sequence, a black van is seen pulling up on a kid, there are other kids who are seen playing and running around in the streets, then kids are seen entering school arriving on their bikes or walking. A suspicious car and blood are shown, then we see empty playgrounds ad bikes. Finally, many missing posters or flyers of missing children are put up on the street. The images carry connotations of anxiety, and covey a terrifying feeling. The film establishes itself as a thriller in the very beginning when the black van approaches a kid riding their bike. One can notate that something is wrong through the was the facial expressions on the kid's face transitioned from happy to concerned, even confused. Tecnology was incorproated through the array of camera angles used such as close-ups, tracing shots, and medium close-ups. It helps introduce the antagonist and what he is targeting and creates suspense. The setting of the film really helps establish the movie as one that takes place in late 20th century.