thriller opening sequences 2 - Zodiac

Zodiac:
The conventions from the thriller genre that are found in the opening sequence of Zodiac include:

• low key lighting, creating a sinister and unsettling effect 
• positive romantic music which creates a false sense of security 
• slow camera movement which is often used to create tension, suspense and anticipation 
• slow pace of editing, creating the same effect as above 
• isolated location which implies potential danger 
• high angle shots of the victims suggesting their vulnerability and also hinting that they are being watched 
• loose framing reinforces the danger the characters are in 
• jump scares to build tension and shock the audience 
• backlighting to conceal the identity of the killer 
• fade to black suggesting death 
• sinister unsettling music 
• a voiceover from the killer, confessing in a sinister tone of voice