Conventions of an opening sequence to a Thriller

Traditional title sequence. 


-Sixth Sense: We simply see the names of the cast, crew and production company on a black background. This gives the audience a moment to settle down and anticipate the film. Since the title itself is intriguing, this successfully creates suspense for the film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyCqv7ReKz4

Straight into the film with titles at the top. 

-Reservoir dogs: We go straight into the film where the main characters are talking around a table in a diner. Later when they're all walking the actor's names appear with shots of the actors. This puts more emphasis on the individual characters as opposed to just the film in general.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Xi3ioasik

Discrete.

-Cape Fear: The titles appear over a long sequence showing water and various ominous images over it. This indicates that part of the film happens around water without giving away the plot. The images that appear (the eagle, the teeth, the eye, the drop of blood) all conjure up a feeling of being hunted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCTdL1Yf6DE

Stylised.

-Diamonds are Forever: Abstract images such as cat's eyes, diamond necklaces and female silhouettes are cut together very surreally to captivate the audience with a charming strangeness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPeSPB68i2c