Analysis of Item 13

In the opening sequence of stuent work 'Item 13' there are many conventions that a thriller should have. The use of editing within the opening sequence involves a lot of fast paced short shots which creates a sense of action. There are also many shots of pictures and photos which gives the convention of identity assuming these pictures will somehow be involved within the film. The lighting used within the film also helps to set the theme of the film. The lighting is very dark and gives the film a sinister feel which is something usually conventional within a thriller.