conventions of a thriller.

I know you must all wonder what a thriller really is...What is a thriller? A thriller is a type of film which usually consists of a war between the protagonist and the antagonist. The story contains a series of events, usually bad, which end up fulfilling the audience with a growing sense of threat and danger which builds tension and suspense for the climax of the film .The intended aim of the protagonist is to bring back righteousness whereas on the other hand the antagonist strives to destroy it.furthermore the identity of the antagonist is known and the protagonist must get involved with their motive.

 Characters - The protagonist is usually a strong, powerful and brave male who seeks to restore the equilibrium. Protagonists have a hidden identity that the audience will try to uncover as the film continues. Frequently the antagonist is out for revenge from a past event that makes them have all the power. The antagonist in thrillers are also the stereotypically men, usually tall and hench with a dark, sinister sense around them. In which it gives the impression that they shouldn’t be trusted The motive of the villain and their relation to the hero will be revealed at the end or near the end of the film, and the audience is then able to understand why the characters have acted the way they have. When the motive is left unrevealed, the film will end of a note of suspense and confusion, allowing the audience to continue to imagine what would happen after the film has finished. 

The storyline/theme of a thriller film will be designed so the audience may think it could even happen to them which makes the theme one of the most important thriller as we can feel apart of the film and we (the audience)can join in by building the puzzles of the film. The main theme of a thriller is based around something a lot about society itself or what people think and is worried about. Usually isolation, terrorism and kidnapping are the main important themes used in this genre. Most often the point of narrative will be from the hero’s perspective.

The Cinematography of a thriller is important because there are a variety of camera angles that are used to create emotions within the film. There are a lot of close ups and extreme close ups of the protagonist character, this I used to show their emotions and facial expressions when a incident occurs also it can be used to focus on props to add emphasis on the fact that prop maybe a vital item included in the film. The antagonistic character will be cut quickly and will aim to hide their identity, e.g. a shot of the back of them, a low key shot, the silhouette, or shadow of the character.  Even the low angle shots make the villain seem even more powerful than he really is.

Editing of a Thriller The director will include lots of jump cuts because there will be things happening that the audience is unaware of but is essential for the film to make sense. Cross cutting is a key point in editing as it is used to build suspense which is essential for a thriller. Continues editing is used to help the audience understand the film better.

Sound in a Thriller -Music is essential in any film to understand the mood of the characters and hint at a significant part in the film. In a thriller it adds suspense and tension. It will often start at a slow paves and the then build up to make the shots more dramatic for the audience.

 Mise en scene -The location is important for the film because it help the audience establish the theme. Lighting is often low key. The stereotypical costumes usually show that the antagonist will be in dark clothes if you see them. Protagonist will be in ordinary everyday clothes. Composition. Make up and hair styles. Acting Film stoke (Black & White, or colour.