Thriller Conventions

Camera Shots

- Establishing shots- to show location
- Mid shots- so you can get introduced to the characters
- Close ups- disorientation

Key Props
Framing creates suspense
High and low angle shots to show power and status
1st person creates empathy

Editing

Dual narrative shows complex narrative/tension
Straight cuts- pace = Tension
-Flashbacks - key moments, connections

Conventions

- Drama, tensions
- Use of music
- Titles -> Name of film- cast/directors, company ideas
- Confusing- questions?
- Not much story- one significant event
- Atmosphere

Sound

- Use ambient sounds -> Music/noises - fade in/out = atmosphere
- Voice over to create backstory
- Avoid dialogue

Mise-en-scene

- Setting -> realistic, isolated
- Costume -> realism
- Cast -> Males- protagonists + antagonists - Females-> Victims?
Weapons- realism
Low key lighting- shadows

Narratives

Disorientating- starts half way through
Chronological? Flashbacks?
Introduce main characters

Sub-genres

-Actions
-Crime
-Phsychological
-Conspiracy
-Religious
-Disasters
-Eco Thriller
-Dystopia
-Medical