30+ Unforgettable Title Sequences

Lord of War

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:00:23 GMT

The visually pleasing “life of a bullet” sequence is a perfect opening for a film about an arms dealer. 720p HD version.

Catch Me If You Can

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:00:48 GMT

The retro animated intro to Catch Me If You Can perfectly sets the scene and time period.

Seven

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:01:08 GMT

A wonderfully creepy title sequence that perfectly sets the mood for the film you’re about to watch.

Superbad

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:01:16 GMT

It’s amazing how much personality can be expressed in a simple silhouette.

Charade

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:02:09 GMT

There were a lot of animated opening title sequences in the 60′s.

Casino Royale

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:02:19 GMT

In an effort to re-invent the franchise the infamous James Bond title sequence was overhauled. The result was a visually pleasing intro that still pays its respects to the original.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:02:39 GMT

A lot of Tim Burton’s films sport fantastic title sequences but Sweeney Todd’s is especially great. The creepy atmosphere and music combined with the dark imagery sets the tone very nicely.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:02:47 GMT

Vibrant colors, great animation and an amazing score. This title sequence has it all.

Fight Club

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:03:12 GMT

One amazing sequence starts at a microscopic level and continues to expand outward until we are looking down the barrel of a gun.

The Pink Panther

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:03:50 GMT

We would be remiss not to include the original Pink Panther in this list.

Thank You for Smoking

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:04:13 GMT

A very clever title sequence with the credits written on vintage cigarette packaging.

Fahrenheit 451

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:04:31 GMT

In a world where the simple act of reading has been outlawed it only makes sense to have the titles read to you.

Delicatessen

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:05:08 GMT

Just beautiful in all respects. A wonderful use of practical effects – they don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

Alien

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:05:20 GMT

A very slow paced, minimalist title sequence. The result is nothing but haunting.

Bunny Lake Is Missing

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:05:36 GMT

The concept is fairly simple but it’s so well done and the final result works beautifully.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:05:57 GMT

Another great example of a contemporary film featuring an old school animated introduction.

Vertigo

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:06:09 GMT

Vertigo features a masterfully crafted and almost hypnotic title sequence. A perfect opening to the film.

Panic Room

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:06:22 GMT

This is the third David Fincher movie to make this list, it seems the man can appreciate a great title sequence. This is a very basic concept yet it’s brilliantly executed.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:06:36 GMT

Wonderful imagery combined with the hand written text makes for a very unique and memorably title sequence.

EuroTrip

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:06:45 GMT

Say what you will about the movie, this is one creative and well-executed title sequence.

Pi

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:12:24 GMT

This is a great example of an amazing and original title sequence done on a shoe string budget.

North by Northwest

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:07:12 GMT

A series of intersecting lines form into a skyscraper. Very cool effect, especially for the time.

American Splendor

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:07:37 GMT

It only makes sense for a film about a comic book creator to have the credits in a comic book fashion.

Reservoir Dogs

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:07:49 GMT

suit and sunglasses - little green bag

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:08:01 GMT

A very funny animated sequence to kick off this comedy classic.

Halloween

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:08:24 GMT

A very simple yet ominous title sequence.

Live and Let Die

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:08:48 GMT

The James Bond franchise really understood the beauty of a great title sequence. Though we only included one classic in this list, the rest are here in spirit.

American Psycho

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:09:01 GMT

The credits for American Psycho play as many mind games on you as the film itself. Great attention to typography.Warning: Course Language!

Psycho

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:09:15 GMT

This brilliantly crafted title sequence has a lot of fun with typography and presentation.

Spider-Man 2

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:11:01 GMT

An amazing title sequence that pays its respects to the original source; the comic book.

2001: A Space Odyssey

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:13:17 GMT

A very simple, yet powerful opening that perfectly sets the atmosphere for the film.

Stranger Than Fiction

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:13:34 GMT

To Kill a Mockingbird

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:14:12 GMT

The Kingdom

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:14:53 GMT