Analysing Conventions of Opening Sequences 5 - 'Psycho'

The final opening scene is from the horror movie 'Psycho' directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It includes the following conventions typical of opening scenes:

• Production company logos (Paramount Pictures)
• Titles/credits - the film has its own separate title sequence, with graphics created by Saul Bass (includes name of the director, producers, main stars, title of the film and cast and crew), plus the time of day the action takes place
• Indication of genre through music (thriller/horror)
• Introduces main characters and their character traits
• Introduces setting (Phoenix, Arizona), including the hotel room (important in understanding character motivation)
• Creates enigma/mystery