After my previous blog research about how a proper horror opening will be created, I researched how to properly end said opening. Without doing the ending and credit sequence correctly and together, the ending could be bad and leave a poor final impression on viewers. This is the opportunity to wrap things up and even end on a bit of a mystery. I researched three outstanding films below, all part of the horror genre.
The ending credit sequence for the film Saw, is a really good example of a well-done credit sequence. As the final scene wraps up, it ends on a black screen and a character is heard yelling. The yelling persists into the credit sequence and the credits begin to roll really rapidly. This maximizes the amount of credits they can get in to the sequence in the fastest amount of time. The flashy and quick credits also match the films aesthetic of thrills and stimulation. Credits are a though thing to make appealing because the film is over and all that's left on the screen is words. Pairing the credits to playful imagery could fix this, or having a black screen but rapid flashy credits can fix this as well, just like how we see in Saw.
Scream VI has a very different way of portraying their credits. After presenting some of the major credits, the star actors are shown through shots of their characters, with the actors name on screen. This is a really nice way to give a sense of a wrap up at the end of the film by showing all the characters from the story one last time. It also brings a good amount of well deserved spotlight to the actors, by personalizing and recognizing each one with a clip of themselves. The music we hear is an upbeat almost empowering song, that fits appropriately with the films strong ending. This pairing is crucial, as viewers linger around the credits after watching the film and process what was seen, appropriate music should go with it.
The final credit sequence I watched was by far my favorite and really struck me. The sequence in the film Pearl, was really creative and tied in with the era and age the film was representing. For about 2 straight minutes, we see the main character (Pearl) standing there smiling uncomfortably. The sequence begins with a classic and old "The End" in its iconic font. Its followed by all the credits, layered on top of Pearls face, still allowing us to see her. The sequence was creepy, and the audio was dramatic orchestra music. I loved how the ending was creative and really displayed Pearls character and complexities one last time. The end of the sequence is Pearl still smiling, but crying, and a black hole slowly closing in from the sides. The ending is dramatic but fitting, for the story.
After all the sequences, I have inspiration and ideas for my openings credit sequence. I want to be able to successfully link it to the story and ending of the opening as much as possible, through sound, coloring, lighting, and even speed.
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