Enigma codes are questions which the audience ask when the film's opening sequence is introduced. These questions are then answered shortly after or later on in the film as the plot is revealed. These questions persuade the audience to get intrigued by the film as they are determined to find out the answers. The advantage of enigma codes is that they encourage the audience to watch the rest of the film as they want to know the answers.
These can be questions such as: Why is he tied up? Why is he the villain? Why has he just killed him? Who is she? Why is she doing that? Why are the two main characters enemies?
The Usual Suspects' Enigma Codes
The Usual Suspects' Enigma Codes
In the Usual Suspects, the audience want to know: Why is the man surrounded by dead bodies? Why is he setting them alight with petrol and fire? What did these people do to deserve to die? Why is he keeping the man alive for longer than the rest? Who is really the villain out of the two men? Why does he shoot him?
Reservoir Dogs' Enigma Codes
In Reservoir Dogs, the audience want to know: Why are they being chased? Why has he been shot? Who is chasing them? Where are they going? Who are the characters?
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