Tuesday, 4 December 2012

Conventions of a thriller

Central to plot - this is the main idea of the film - it includes to good guys, the bad guys, red herrings, macguffins and the theme of the film.
Sub genres - With the umbrella genre being thriller, all the categories that fall underneath include political thrillers, historical thrillers, action thrillers, sci fi thrillers and many more.
Characters on a dangerous mission - This is where escape usually seems impossible but is often pulled off, intensifying the film.
Edge of the seat tension - Climax, suspense, pursuits, deadlines, timing etc.
Complex characters - Troubled, multi faceted, morally complex.
Society - Seen as dark and corrupt - this helps to set the scene.

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