Conventions: Thriller

Here are the conventions that we thought to be associated with the Thriller genre. These will be incredibly helpful during the evaluation process.

• Complex narratives which usually involve a lot of layers to the story, with several events happening at the same time.
• Mirroring themes which could involving reflection of actual mirrors or characters who are seen to be mirroring each other's actions.
• Themes of mistaken identity
• Mystery or confusion usually with a character who falsely accused.
• Ominous soundtrack which gives the impression of being dark.
• Lighting is usually low-key with use of shadows.
• Title indicate clues to content or the main themes of the film.
• False equilibrium resulting in a plot twist.
• Binary opposite characters, e.g. Protagonist & Antagonist.
• Female objectification especially during the 1960s period of Thriller films.
• Voyeurism is the pleasure of watching as if you where there but could not be seen.
• Protagonist is an isolated character usually has an achilles heel which the antagonist uses against the protagonist.