The opening scene of “Get Out” starts with a black man walking at night on an empty street. He is on the phone with his girlfriend, talking about the directions he is given. As he’s walking a car passes by him slowly so, he turns around to go in the opposite direction. Then as he looks back he notices the car door is open and someone takes him out. They put him into the car and drive off.

As this scene is taking place there is a lot of diegetic sounds. First, crickets are chirping in the background then you hear his voice. There is also the sound of his footsteps and the car passing. You can also start to hear the music playing from inside the car. At the end of the scene, there is a violin playing as the car drives away. The sounds add the creepy aspect of this scene. The car passing with this sound makes this driver’s motive seem sketchy. The song being played gives off an ominous vibe. Even though the song wouldn’t be considered a scary one it’s for sure creepy. It makes the scene even more chilling because of the oddly positive tempo of the song.

Crescendo is another musical element being used in this scene. As the scene progresses the music gets louder. Which intensifies the scene and puts the viewers on edge.