Thriller usually consists a battle/fight between two sides. The story contains a chain of events which builds up a tension and suspense for the climax. Characters on one side (protagonist) aim to protect justice, while other side (antagonist) tries to destroy it.
Most common conventions of a thriller are:
* Dim lighting
*Quick cuts
*Shadows
*Tension music
*Changes in shot angles
*Diegetic sounds
*Black and white/ vintage effect shots
Characters:
The protagonist will be a male who is looking for someone or tries to fix something, while antagonist will be unidentified character at the begging, but as the film will build up towards climax the character will be revealed.
Shot types:
There are many close ups and extreme close ups when it comes to the protagonist character. This is to make the audience feel his emotions and focus on props. However, when it comes to antagonist character the shots are ofter quick or shots from the back and low key. This helps to hide their identity.
Editing :
Many cross-cuting to create a suspense.
Soundtrack:
Very important part, usually chosen to reflect the main characters or key ideas. Mostly sad, tense or slow at the begging that builds up togeher with visual effects and shots.
Mise - en - scene:
Usually dark clothing, lots of make up and filmstroke.
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