2. Within a thriller film, camera shots/angles and movements are very
useful when setting the scene, directorstend to use more close-ups
toshow facial expressions of people, usually toshow fear or anger.
Low angles and high angles are used frequently within thriller films
toshow those in power and those with less power and that are more
than likely in danger. Tracking is also a camera technique used when
the aim of the shot is to show the audience who tobemore focused
on, this is more common at the beginning of afilm.
3. Lighting is a key partwithin a thriller as it creates the atmosphere and
created tension. Low key lighting is perfect for creating a creepy or horror
setting or mood, with only dimlighting, it gives the impression of it being
night which tends to be the time of daywhere scarythings happen.
The use of low key lighting also created shadow effectswhich can make the
scene give a sense of eeriness and create tension. The use of shadows can
also represent the inner darkness within people.
4. The general location of a thriller film is important is
Places in which we tend torelate to more horror and creepy
Situations are rural areas or in city’s where some sort of crime takes place e.g. a kidnap or
murder. Due tothe location, you can Startto figure out the storyline and the audience can
startfearing what about the happen.