Analysing opening sequences to films - 'The Shining'

This opening sequence was very iconic of a horror film. It used creepy, string themed music that was continuous to create an uncomfortable feeling. This was the only music used as because we felt so far away from what was being filmed, there wasn't any other sounds that could be used as otherwise it would be irrelevant. This was the effect the opening sequence had on an audience - we were to feel as if we were over watching the car, following their journey.
The camera used a wide shot of a car driving to a certain destination. We cut through lots of different locations which told me that the journey was long, and they were going to a destination that was, perhaps, abandoned. From the angle shots, it gave me a sense that someone was watching over the car as it was continuous and it went on for a long time. There was one shot where the camera gets closer the car but then cuts to far away again, this we expect to see maybe who and what is happening in the car but we don't, and this is what makes us feel distanced from what might happen and what will happen.

The credits were a contrast to the sequence. The credits used a turquoise font which was harsh against the film. The credits titled particular names and information to introduce us into the film. Some people also prefer to have credits in the front so that an audience can settle in whilst the film sets itself up.