1. Tension
2. Sudden movements/ Fast paced
3.Special Effects
4. Plot Twist
5. Soundtrack
6. Protagonist in danger
7. Violence
8. Cross Cutting
9. Suspense
10. Mystery
11. Crime
12. Backstory
13. Cliff Hangers
14. Fight Scenes
What do you think are the Typical Audience Feelings?
1. Jumping/ Nervous
2. Wants them to stay involved
3. Suspense
4. Edge of the seat
5. Excitement
6. Tension
7. Nerve Wracking
8. Anxiety
9. Uncertainty
10. Fear
11. Problem solving
Thriller Characters
1. Protagonist- Stereo typical- Leader- Skilful- Smart- Generally good looking- Psychologically disturbed- Male- Power figures- Strong
2. Damsel in distress
3. Antagonist- Hollywood ones are British or Russian
4. Extras- killed or hurt
Themes
Action Thrillers- Physical action, fights and chases
Crime- Cereal killers and murder
Film Noir- Black and white (40's and 50's), heroes and villains
Psychological- Drama, mystery and hero is normally smart
Narrative
Start: Intro's
Finding Character- Mainly Villain
Problem
Middle: Solving problem
Another Problem
Action
End: Resolution
Purpose of problem
Mis-en-scene
Lighting- Lack and Changes
Props- Weapons
Music- Tense
Costume- Period
Lots of Silences
Camera shots- Wide, Close
Setting- Period and Theme related
Sound
Sound in thrillers is considered a key part of the genre because it isn't just the visual effects and video that keeps people engrossed, the sound will make people find a film more interesting. The audience are probably more likely to jump at a scene with sound and video than just video.
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