Cape Fear

The micro-element I will be analysing within the title sequence of 'Cape Fear' is sound. The opening sequence is saturated with non-diagetic sound and uses orchestral music to accompany the scenes. The use of music within the open sequence creates a dramatic atomosphere as it throughout the scene gets louder, softer and at times is continous and with the sudden input of another instrument can make the viewer feel on edge and not completely sure what to expect both within the piece of music and perhaps within the film's storyline also.
The music creates suspense and tension and also can be percieved as slightly eery. The non-existence of diagetic sound within the opening sequence also adds to this suspense and tension as it disallows the audience to have any connection perhaps to a character and have a feeling of curiosity. The feeling of curiosity is heightened as they can see a visual of a blurred man but no dialogue to associate with the character, adding to the dramatic effect.
The footage coexists harmoniously with the non-diagetic sound, this creating an opening sequence which is both impressionable and thought provoking for the audience.