Credit sequences can be a big part of setting the tone within your film. Finding the right credit sequences, font, and background stills/clips plays a big role because these are the first things the audience will see.
Starting off strong, the psychological thriller Se7en uses a very accurate credit sequence in relation to the genre of the film. A messy font was strategically used to convey an uneasy, fearful tone. The glitchy, mysterious vibe of the credit sequence immediately illustrates chaos and suspense. The distorted images of broken hands and mysterious journal entries emphasize the uneasy, tense feeling being evoked. The random placement of the credits enhance that chaotic horror vibe. This credit sequence is perfect for this type of thriller.
Se7en (1995)
The thriller movie, Alien, is actually known for having one of the "best thriller movie credit sequences". This film uses a haunting, mysterious score and imagery of a dark planet to convey a feeling of uncertainty. The credits are slowly rolled out and fragmented which begins to create suspense. The text is displayed on a backdrop of a dark planet, creating a sense of danger.
Alien (1979)
The coming-of-age film Juno has an extremely creative and fun credit sequence. It begins by showing the main character walking while drinking Sunny-D, with upbeat background music including a harmonica. The music used creates a whimsical, folksy feel to the opening. The character's world turns into a drawing as she's walking and the credits begin to roll. Stop-motion animation and hand-drawn images in the credit sequence give the film a quirky, indie vibe. The font used for the credits looks hand-drawn, which was likely used to reflect Juno's young age and creative personality. The bold, cartoon-like outlines make Juno's world seem bright and youthful, reflecting on her personality. This credit sequence's unique qualities all combine to create a very well-put-together sequence.
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