I would like for the opening sequence of the thriller to
explore the morning routine of an assassin. Visually the audience is first
introduced to the setting through a number of establishing shots of the
bedroom. The bedroom will be fitted with prestigious props, alcohol, guns,
drugs and other such items. This is a crucial part of the sequence as it
displays the items that allow the audience to denote what type of person the
protagonist is, such as for example a gun, I.D. card and cocaine clearly point
towards an extraordinary persona. Afterwards the assassin will be shown lying in the bathroom in a pool of
blood with cuts all over his left arm. This is to display the emotional state
that the protagonist is currently in, as well as the contrast between the way
he acts after he wakes up and the way he looks during the process of waking up.
The next couple number of shots will represent the character waking up,
covering his scars in bandages, and dressing up in a suit. At this point the
audience should be astonished by the simplicity and emotionlessness that the
protagonist portrays while getting ready.
Succeeding an aerial shot will display the protagonist walking into the
bedroom. In addition to presenting what is happening the aerial shot reveals
the overall state of the room,and additionally a girl sleeping covered in
sheets at one side of the bed. Shortly after the shot begins the protagonist
will enter the bedroom and the girl will wake up and begin conversing with the
the main character. The girl will have some type of an issue with the
protagonist, which will cause him to secretly begin reaching for his gun, which
will gradually build suspense and tension. Although ultimately the assassin
will not take out his gun as he will be interrupted by a phone call that he
answers after leaving the bedroom. The phone will be a job offer for the
protagonist, who is a contract-killer. After accepting the job the assassin
will return to the bedroom, smile at the girl, say his goodbyes and leave the
room. I would like this to leave the audience in awe of the main character,
which is what I hope will interest them in the rest of the film as they want to
find out who the protagonist is.
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