Representation Used in the Genre thriller

Common methods and themes in crime thrillers are mainly ransoms, captivities, revenge, and kidnappings
The primary elements of the thriller genre:
•The protagonist faces death, either their own or somebody else's.
•The force of antagonism must initially be cleverer and/or stronger than the protagonist's.
•The main storyline for the protagonist is either a quest or a character who cannot be put down.
•The main plotline focuses on a mystery that must be solved.
•The film's narrative construction is dominated by the protagonist's point of view.
•All action and characters must be credibly realistic/natural in their representation on screen.
•The two major themes that underpin the thriller genre are the desire for justice and the morality of individuals.
•One small, but significant, aspect of a thriller is the presence of innocence in what is seen as an essentially corrupt world.
•The protagonist and antagonist may battle, themselves and each other, not just on a physical level, but on a mental one as well.
•Either by accident or their own curiousness, characters are dragged into a dangerous conflict or situation that they are not prepared to resolve. Characters include criminals, stalkers, assassins, innocent victims (often on the run), menaced women, characters with deep dark pasts, psychotic individuals, spree killers, sociopaths, agents, terrorists, cops and escaped cons, private eyes, people involved in twisted relationships, world-weary men and women, psycho-fiends, and more. The themes frequently include terrorism, political conspiracy, pursuit, or romantic triangles leading to murder

Conventions of Genre

the conventions of the thriller genre are to do with sound and editing. eg quick cuts and camera angle changes, music that gives tension and is passy when appropriate. it can be to do with lighting, especially the use of shadow.


mirrors and stairs are also conventions of thriller movies.

Narative Elements

Plot twists, Red herrings and cliff hangers

Examples Of Thrillers

 The A Team

Man On A Ledge

 

 

 

 

 Black Swan

History Of The Genre-Thriller

Over the years the thriller has begun to emerge and expand this is because of the advancement in technology and the creation of sub genres.

Sub-Genres Of Thrillers

Common Sub Genres of Thrillers:
*Psychological Thriler
*Crime Thriller
*Mystery Thriller
*Conspiracy Thriller
*Erotic Thriller
*Political Thriller
*Spy Thriller
*Techno Thriller

What is a Thriller Film?

Thriller is a genre of literature, film and television that uses suspense, tension and excitement as the main elements. Thrillers Heavily stimulate the viewer’s mood giving them a high level of anticipation, heightened expectation, uncertainty, surprise and anxiety. The aim of a thriller is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats.

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My main task is to create the titles and opening of a new thriller film, this should last for a maximum of two minuets. All the video and audio used must be original or from a copy right-free source.

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