Tuesday, 11 January 2011

Conventions: Thriller & Horror Comparison

We have compared the conventions between Thriller and Horror genres.

Thriller
  • Suspense to the climax at the end.
  • Less focused on gore, more mystery/crime narrative.
  • The Audience learns more about the characters, location and plot.
  • Actors are generally more mature and experienced.
  • Variety of locations used, usually in the city.
  • Themes of psychology
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    Horror
    • Tension all the way through.
    • More gore/blood
    • Don't get to know characters as well.
    • Young cast of characters usually when they are in the start of their careers.
    • Sub-urban setting.
    • Adult characters are absent 
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