Analysing Crime Film Opening Sequences - 'Murder on the Orient Express'

The final crime opening scene I am analysing is from 'Murder On the Orient Express'.


The opening scene for 'Murder On the Orient Express' contains the following crime genre conventions:

  • bold, sans serif font
  • mysterious non-diegetic music
  • typical setting (urban, though exotic to fit in with the narrative)
  • typical costumes - police uniforms, smart suits
  • typical character types - the smart detective
  • typical props - expensive artefacts/treasure, weapons
  • scenes with low key lighting

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