We discussed as a class what we thought a thriller was, and what codes and conventions should be included in the so called thriller genre. We also discussed the fine line between thriller, and horror films. We decided that a thriller film should/could/would include:
- Supernatural themes
- A plot twist
- Tense atmosphere
- Suspense
- Dark lighting
- Jumpy/suspenseful music
- Heroes
- Villains
- Unusual angle shots to add to the tension
- P.O.V of the villain
- Flashbacks
- Fast paced sequences
- Mystery (slow revealing plot)
- Puzzles
- Cliff hangers
- Climaxes
- More naturalistic themes than horrors
- In realistic situations, based on a true story
- Sub genres – psychological, action, drama
- Hybrid
- Quests
To back up this judgement we watched last years thriller film openings, and discussed which we liked and why we liked them. A favourite among most people seemed to be 'Passion Productions' because it used lots of different shot types and had a provoking storyline.
We were also shown 'End of the Line' as a class and analysed it together. It used many codes and conventions, and many points of view such as a low angle looking up at the london eye, and a birds eye view of the characters walking through london. The group also used speed effectively, slowing down and speeding up the London Eye.
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