This opening uses several thriller conventions. For example, it focuses around a central crime. Other conventional techniques used include violence. The murder of 'The Swede' is typical of the thriller genre as the violence itself is not shown in graphic detail. Tension is created by seeing The Swede in his bed cut with images of the murderes approaching his room. Another convention used is the heavily shadowed 'Chiascuro' lighting. This technique builds up the overall mystery of the film, and contributes to the tension. Here is an example below:
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