3. Narrative Conventions
• Stereotypically, there are a lot of medium shots and
close up shots are used and sometimes also, the use of
a hand held camera to restrict certain information and
create enigma and mystery.
• The use of montage and fast pace editing is used to
create a puzzle and build up tension as the uncertainty
surrounding of the scene shown in the fraction of a
second.
• Non-digetic voiceover, could be the voice in their
heads.
• Flashbacks are also used to help clarify and develop the
narrative
4. Narrative Structure
• The non-linear narrative structure of this
genre is to confuse the audience a little, so
they are more desperate in wanting to watch
the film.
• Flashbacks are also used to help clarify and
develop the narrative
• There is an equilibrium and disequilibrium,
but there is no new equilibrium as this part
will be revealed in the actual film.
5. Unrestricted Narrative
• Unrestricted narrative structure is used to
display the location and environment of the
film the audience and show little clues/hints
to the identity of a character.
• Titles are also used to reference to the past or
explain the current situation so the audience
have a better understanding.
• This can also be done through voiceovers.
6. Restricted Narrative
• Predominantly restricted narrative is used as
the audience are left not knowing what
happens to the main character in the end of
the film.
• The use of close up shots into hands or little
actions done by the main character hide the
identity of the actual character.
• This also creates enigma for the audience.
7. Enigmas For Audience
• What is the meaning of the signs/hints?
• Who is the killer?
• Does the killer get caught?
• What persuades the killer to kill?
8. How They Create Enigmas
• Through the use of fast pace editing, the build
of tension and the limitation of time on the
shots is how enigmas are created.
• Flashbacks are also a way of creating enigma
as it is a way of audience trying to piece out
the information they’ve been given to their
own interpretations.
9. How Does This Connect The
Expectations/Conventions Of Genre?
• Psychological thrillers are generally expected
to be thrilling through its fast pace.
• The location is conventionally set in
modern/urban settings and mostly
abandoned or a full city.
