Title Research: The Conjuring 2

There are 29 titles that are displayed in the opening sequence. The titles range from producer to costume designs by. Images that are prioritized are of tape recorders, families, and houses. Also, crosses, damaged couches and beds, and a dead looking nun are shown. Some images are side by side of actors and pictures of the real characters. Since the movie is based off true events real pictures are displayed. The images create a sense of mystery and thriller. Most images are dark. This creates a suspenseful atmosphere. There's a happy family but damaged goods in some of the images.

Genre is reinforced through symbolic and technical codes by some of the images being black and white. It shows something has happened and there will be an investigation.

The film establishes an enigma by the footages used. The footages have no direct connection to each other. The opening sequence shows a couple of families and then a nun. The nun looks dark and scary. This could mean that the nun has something to do with the families. 

Strategies that are used to ensure the film appeals to its target audience is by the suspenseful background and sound. Dark, lowkey lighting is used throughout the opening sequence. This creates a suspense that’ll interest audiences. Audiences that like mystery movies enjoy the inauspicious that’ll keep them on the edge of their seats. This creates a gloomy mood. 

An old projector showing film stock video footage is used. Each footage that pops up is a key element to the film. An example would be the families and the nun. The nun has to be connected with the family. Also, each footage was edited to have vignette. This creates importance to the photos. The opening scene was effectively created to produce interest.