Halloween 1978 opening sequence sound analysis

Key conventions of sound in a thriller soundtrack

·         A good use of synchronous or asynchronous sound

·         Crescendo to build up tension

·         Heartbeat – has a reflection on the audience

·         Strings, violins – eeriness

·         Nostalgia

·         Something innocent turned to something dark

·         Increasing of speed and volume

·         Enigmas – sense of mystery and suspense