Opening scene narration

The beginning of the opening scene will be inter weaved with credits of the production company through the use of a laptop. The credits overlaying a blank black screen will reflect the screen of the laptop; almost being typed by the character. The shots will then alternate between credits and a mid shot of the character. The character being Grace Davies who plays the role of the victim will be seen and heard talking on the phone while typing on the keyboard. Her conversation however will be interrupted by a sudden noise from outside the bedroom. Associating the sound with her mum having forgotten something, she will call out to check. Without a response, Grace will reassure herself that the sound meant nothing. She will be proved wrong when the laptop screen turns off and the mobile phone disconnects simultaneously; cutting off all connection which is suggestive of the obessor's presence.

Affected by the events, a tracking shot will be used to follow the main character that will check for anyone’s presence before entering the bathroom. The next shot will be situated in the bathroom when Grace enters and the light is switched on. A medium close-up shot of Grace will then be shown as she splashes water over her face; her make-up running down her face. Shaken up, she will attempt to call her mum yet the number will not be recognised and so the call will fail.

The camera will then follow the main character as she rushes back back to the bedroom; focusing on her hand pushing the door open through the use of a close-up.The fast pace editing will be used to build up tension within the atmosphere. Grace will be seen walking back into the bedroom, her shadow on the wall. The outline of her will be positioned in the centre of the frame as a shadow of a hand reaches from behind and grabs her. This will cause her to drastically turn around and gasps, creating the illusion of the shadow being the antagonist. Although his presence will be suggested, his identity will remain unrevealed. This next shot will be of credits that display the name of the director followed by the title of the thriller film.

A soundtrack will be overlaying the actions seen in the opening of the thriller. This will be used to effectively build tension as well as to reflect the emotions felt by the victim. Non-diegetic sounds will also be used to exaggerate the sounds that may be inconspicuous. Diegetic sound effects will simply support the occurrences  in the scene. The sounds that will be used are outlined in detail on the post named 'planning of sound'.