The Thriller genre is defined as having a fearful and exciting plot. There are a huge variety of sub genres in the Thriller genre, such as spy thriller or a romantic thriller, but there are many common elements which thriller films share.
Plot/Narrative
- Twist/s: What the viewer may have anticipated/been hinted is far from the truth
- Dark characters: Sometimes with serious emotional problems or a dark backstory. Sometimes revealed in the form of flashbacks
- Protagonist's weaknesses often exploited
- An Enigma: A question which is not immediately answered which draws the viewer's interest. Many Triller films are based around an enigma: "Who is the murderer", "What event in the past had a deep impact on the protagonist"...
- Themes of danger, menace and mystery
- Suspenseful, gritty and fast paced storyline
- Storyline often about crime, murder, corruption
Mise en Scene
- Dark lighting/noir, low key
- Dirty and dusty props and scenery
- Often modern props/scenery (guns etc), although not restricted to any time period. This is more relatable to the viewer, increasing emotive reaction
Editing
- Varied, fast paced action and slow, brooding suspense
- Dark grading, often with cyan and orange highlights
- Occasionally obtrusive: Flashbacks, slow-mo etc
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