The opening sequence of the women in black was presentedwith monotone colours. Greys, whites and blacks were used to creature a mysteriousand dream like atmosphere so you question the realism of the story/plot. Thedarker colours also represent gloom, which could link to mystery and somethinghidden, in the case, very early on symbolising the woman in black.
Compared to a romantic comedy film which would often openwith red’s and pink, stereotypical ‘love’ colours highlighting passion or evenjust bright colours like yellows and greens, suggesting natural emotions. The china dolls are a motif which symbolise the supernatural genre of film which continues. The dolls are significant as the film is based around children and the supernatural element makes the dolls seem scary and therefor influence the fear. Straight away at the opening of the film tension is built as we watch 3 ghost like girls jump out of their bedroom window together. As an audience this makes us want to find out what has happened for them to do this as they seemed very fictional. The effects used of the fading tradition make the opening seem very dream like which again signifies perhaps a dream and an element of mystery.
Lauren Baxter and Lauren Gibbens
Lauren Baxter and Lauren Gibbens
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