Task 17 - Analysis of sound in one film opening

The movie American psycho is a psychological thriller. There are many aspects that suggest this, however, the sound is typical of sound that would be used in a title sequence for a thriller movie.
There is a consistent use of instruments that sound like the violin, that are giving off sharp sounds to intensify the scenes and start of the movie by giving the audience a sense of danger and also a bit of mystery. This is effective because why I am watching the sound intrigues me and makes me pay attention to everything that is shown in the clip. The sound track synchronises with all the moving images and perfectly blends with the genre. The use of non diegetic sounds also stand out, this includes the background noises of plates and cutlery and the chatter amongst the people eating at the restaurant. This is smart because it creates realism, like the audience is also involved in the scene which makes me pay further attention to all the key details. The layering of diegetic and non-diegetic sound makes the title sequence more dramatic and makes it clear what we would be expecting later on in film. This is effective because it will make it film easier to understand and all the more interesting as well.