We harp on opening scenes around here because they're important, but they're especially important if you're making a horror film. Horror movies live or die in those first few minutes (just like, probably, one of your hapless characters).The opening is where you set the tone, establish what your movie actually is (such as its subgenre), and introduce us to your premise or monster. Usually, in horror, we get an early kill or character death, and sometimes these moments are extremely shocking. You want to jolt the audience and get them to lean forward. Here are some of the most unforgettable opening sequences in horror, where the ghosts and ghouls make a heck of an entrance.Ghost Ship Ghost Ship (2002) Blu-Ray - Opening Scene www.youtube.com It's an easy one to start with because, even if you don't like the rest of the movie, you probably still remember this film's opening scene. The sequence takes place aboard an ocean liner in 1962, where elegant passengers dance on the ship's deck. A young girl sits alone until the captain kindly offers to dance with her. It's almost dreamy, which makes what happens next so effective.A thin wire snaps across the deck and slices nearly everyone in half. The movie gives you a few horrible seconds where the characters realize what's happened before they collapse into pieces. The captain's head splits as he stares at the sole survivor—that little girl, too short to fall victim.The rest of the movie doesn't quite live up to...
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