Codes used in Fight Club

FIGHT CLUB

The Hook
The hook shows a man with what appears to gun in his mouth leaving the audience with the question why. This is a technical code

Set the Scene
The audience are able to see some of the setting behind the man but not a lot, this is a symbolic code.

Introduce Characters
The audience is only shown one character however other important actors are shown in the credits. This is a written and symbolic code.

Introduce Genre
The opening sequence is rather dark and mysterious, this sets a thriller genre. This is a technical code.

Credits
The credits appear on screen for a couple of minutes during the opening sequence. This is a written code.