By David Kimaita

FORMS AND CONVENTIONS OF THRILLER FILMS.

CONVENTIONS OF A THRILLER FILM

• Tension music

• Diegetic sound of breathing, creates suspense.

• Antagonist is always in favour of the protagonist

• Low-key lighting

• Montage and different types of shot

CHARACTERS

• The antagonist normally tends to have a hidden identity which reveals as the film progresses

• The protagonist is normally brave and takes risks to succeed and often risks himself for others and to save the day.

THEMES OF A THRILLER

• Aims to scare the audience while also keeping them at the edge of their seats, making them want to much more and keep them intact with the thriller.

• A lot of the time in thriller genre uses enigma to get the audiences attention.

• Most people watch thriller for the suspense and tension.

SOUND & EDITING'S FOR THRILLER

• The sound and editing makes the audience want to watch more of the thriller.

• The use of quick cuts and variation of different shots contribute to making a entertaining thriller.

• With the thrillers, the sound and editing makes you want to feel sorry for the protagonist.