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Another good horror film example is the dog soldiers opening sequence.

This can be found HERE

The part of the clip in question is from the start until 2:32. The reason why this is a good horror opening is that it establishes location and characters breifly as being in an isolated and scary place (a forest). This puts the viewer n a relaxed state of mind and lets them absorb the equilibrium. The lighting then becomes low key and day turns to night, a gothic horror trait signifying the oncoming dangers which the couple in the tent are about to meet. Even the death is a good example of a horro opening. The violence is implied by sound and acting but the act isn't actually seen and nor is the monster, this creates enigmas and keeps the audience watching.