What is a thriller? (research) A thriller usually includes lots of tension. The plot is mostly complicated and exciting and can include a twist. The story is typically about crime or espionage. Thrillers aren't meant to scare an audience (like horror movies), they are meant to keep an audience on the edge of their seat. The audience should also think about how these events could happen to them and is made uncomfortable by this.
Conventions include:
- Low key lighting
- Quick cuts
- Shadows
- Tension music
- Changes in the angle of shots
- Diegetic sound of breathing
- Black and white shots
- Montage of shots
- Protagonist is in the mercy of the antagonist
Protagonist: Usually seeks to restore equilibrium to events and presents a brave persona. The shots used are usually extreme close ups to show their emotions and reactions.
Antagonist: Is typically a mysterious person who might seek revenge for a past event. There is a lot hidden about this person's character and is slowly revealed as the story progresses. The shots of this character will be quick and secretive to hide their identity.
Sources:
- www.slideshare.net/.../codes-and-conventions-of-the-thriller-genre
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(genre)
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