Analyzing Modern Thriller Openings

In my media lesson we have been analyzing the opening of thrillers, I have analyzed mise-en scene (what is in the frame) and used the acronym C.L.A.M.P.S which stands for:

Costume (Casual, traditional, celebrating clothes)

Lighting (Back-lighting, under lighting and top lighting)

Actors (Their performances including facial expressions, are they convincing)  

Make-up (Normal, highlights specific features of the face, dramatic)

Props (What were the props? Did they add to the scene?)

Setting (Where was the scene set? Did the setting add to the scene?)

The three films which I watched and analyzed in detail were "A History of Violence" "No Country for Old Men" and "Zodiac". These three films had one thing in common which was suspense, they gave the audience a false case of insurance.