Research into genre: THRILLER.

April Carr

Genre:

Specific style of music, film or text.

Thriller definition:

Intention of a thriller genre film:• The intention of a film identified as a thriller is to create

suspense and excitement during the film and provoke an emotional response from the audience.• Thriller films often feature aspects of mystery, intrigue

and confusion.

Thriller genre conventions:Setting:• Busy streets• Urban or Suburban area

Narrative:• Revolves around an

enigma

Theme:• Violence

Thriller genre conventions:• Mise-en-scene & Cinematography aspects:• • Low key lighting • • Quick cuts• • Shadows • • Tension music • • Changes in the angle of shots

Examples: