Thriller powerpoint

1. Thriller

2. What is a thriller
 Thriller Films work around anticipation and suspense. The aim for Thrillers
is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats throughout
the majority of the film. The protagonist in these films are normally set to
face a problem an escape, a mission, or a mystery at some point in the
film. No matter what sub-genre a Thriller film falls into, it will always back
up the fact that the protagonist faces challenges in the film. The tension
with the main problem is built on throughout the film and leads to a very
intense and stressful climax.

3.  A thriller is made up of many things:
 Plays with the viewers mind
 Tense music
 Point of view shots
 Surprises
 Quick cut scenes
 Use of low-key and high key lighting
What makes a thriller

4. What makes a good thriller
 A good thriller is made out of a few things, for example there is a focus of editing
and sound, this is to make sure that a intense atmosphere is set for the viewer, the
editing also tends to be fast paced and there are many fast cuts, this is because
tension is a very important factor when it comes to thrillers. There is also a use of
low key lighting which is very significant as it helps to set the mood of the thriller.
The use of black and white and the contrast is also used a lot in thrillers to build
up suspense as darkness is normally associated with something quite scary and
tense.
 Music is also essential to thrillers as it helps to build tension, as it makes the
audience more keen on what’s going to happen next. Usually there are a few
flashbacks in thrillers which is used effectively to develop what's happening in the
film.

5. Different types of Thrillers
 There are many different types of thrillers:
 Action Thriller
 Crime Thriller
 Physiological Thriller
 Film-Noir
 Science Fiction Thriller
 Religious Thriller

6. Example of Thrillers