Examples:
Sub Genres:
Conventional Plot:
The narrative may be centred around a crime or murder
The Protagonist may have an 'Achilles Heal' which is exploited by the antagonist
The Protagonist may be seen in danger before a resolution
Characters:
Male Characters tend to overpower women, in solving crimes for example.
Females are commonly objectified
Character types:
Sound:
Non-Diagetic sounds are important for thrillers as they can have a number of effects. Music, for example, can be used to increase tension gradually.
Iconography:
Mice-en-scene would be relative to the sub-genres.
Camera:
Close ups - Relate to the characters and show their emotions to amplify suspense
Shot-reverse-shot - To create suspense in an argumentative scene
During fast-paced scenes, editing is quick and sharp to create tension e.g. action
During slow-paced scenes, editing is smother with more panning and less cuts to create an intense atmosphere.
- The Dark Knight
- Inception
- The Butterfly Effect
- Pulp Fiction
- Reservoir Dogs
- Psycho
- Angels and Demonds
Sub Genres:
- Conspiricy
- Crime
- Disaster
- Mystery
- Political
- Psychological
- Religious
- Supernatural
Conventional Plot:
The narrative may be centred around a crime or murder
The Protagonist may have an 'Achilles Heal' which is exploited by the antagonist
The Protagonist may be seen in danger before a resolution
Characters:
Male Characters tend to overpower women, in solving crimes for example.
Females are commonly objectified
Character types:
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Victims
Sound:
Non-Diagetic sounds are important for thrillers as they can have a number of effects. Music, for example, can be used to increase tension gradually.
Iconography:
Mice-en-scene would be relative to the sub-genres.
Camera:
Close ups - Relate to the characters and show their emotions to amplify suspense
Shot-reverse-shot - To create suspense in an argumentative scene
During fast-paced scenes, editing is quick and sharp to create tension e.g. action
During slow-paced scenes, editing is smother with more panning and less cuts to create an intense atmosphere.