Title Research: The Invasion of the Body Snatchers

 




The title sequence of this movie, from Watch the titles website, begins with introducing the novel that the movie is based upon. It also introduces all of the production companies involved. The lettering is in white, thin letters that have neon tones. It then shows the name of the main actor followed by the title. The title of the movie is in the same font as the previous titles. Followed by this are the rest of the actors’ names along with the crew involved in bringing the movie to life. Different images of planetary bodies and the circulatory system. Once, the title of the movie passes, and the rest of the cast and crew are shown, the background images shift from  outer space to images of cells and other aspects of the circulatory system. The connotations of these images are mysterious and uneasy. Outer space is a place that humans do not know much about. This connects to the movie being about unknown extraterrestrial creatures. The aspects of the circulatory system shown also demonstrate that humans do not know much about how the human body works at times. Both of these mysteries together create a sense of worry of what may happen when the two collide, which is exactly what happens within the movie. The movie also falls under the science fiction genre, and the opening sequence does reach this audience. The use of planetary bodies attracts science fiction fans. The title of the movie itself also attracts sci-fi fanatics. However, the mysterious title attracts audiences interested in mystery and thrillers. The transitions within the sequence are smooth and not noticeable if one is not paying attention. The lines between what is an outer space object and what is part of the circulatory system blur. Blurring these lines serves as a reminder of what the movie is about. 



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