Halloween 2(1981) opening film analysis

CONVENTIONS: Typical conventions used for this film is a dark mysterious location, a night time setting. This can make us feel that terrible things will happen as most horror film use this convention to capture the audience's interest and attention.

TITLES: The main titles are not shown, such as, the directors name or film name. However the location and date is shown in the middle of the black screen in a small font.

MISE-EN-SCENE: The dark night setting and low lighting is effective because it gives a mysterious atmosphere and feel at the beginnig.

SOUND: Eriee music is used from 1 minute 40 seconds onwards as we see a person behind the woman trying to catch her. The music is high pitched, creepy and sound similar to screeching a blackboard. The music has an impact on the scene as it is effective.