Heathers Credits Style Analysis

Here is a credit style analysis of Heathers because it is similar to our film and has been a very important influence for us. We can use this as an influence for our own credits, and learn how to make them genre appropriate, and to what extend they relate to the opening sequence. 

• They use a simple white font. The colour and style is effective in that the credits stand out but do not detract from the action.

• The credits overlay the shots. The use of fonts over the scenes is good because it maintains the audience's interest through the credit sequence - since plain backgrounds with writing can be boring if they last for a long time.

• The fonts are different for names other text. This means that the names catch the audiences eye specifically - not just ignored as more text.

• The credits move around the screen, appearing in different places each time. This suggest the film will be unpredictable and not too formulaic. It contrasts with the girly font and pink shadow to suggest the film is not just another chick flick.

• The film title fills the whole screen. This emphasises the title and sets up the idea of Heathers being important - since it is followed by a scene of the Heathers, although the audience do not yet know who they are.

• The film title appears first. This introduces mystery for the audience as it does not give anything away about the plot.

Credits are highly related to the opening sequence and must work together with shots to create one sole image that does not look mismatched. Following credit conventions will help audiences understand the medium we have produced.