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Thriller genre
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- 2. Definition: Thriller isa genre of fiction in which tough, resourceful, but essentially ordinary heroes are pitted against villains determined to destroy them, their country, or the stability of the free world. Part of the allure of thrillers comes from not only what their stories are about, but also how they are told. High stakes, non-stop action, plot twists that both surprise and excite, settings that are both vibrant and exotic, and an intense pace that never lets up until the adrenalin packed climax. - http://www.findmeanauthor.com/thriller_fiction_genre.htm Purpose of thriller: to create suspense and excitement for the audience. The common setting is in an Urban or suburban area with busy streets to create a hectic nature. Narrative structure: The narrative revolves around the investigation of an enigma or the hero is the only person who is able to solve the enigma and reveal the truth. Violence is usually involved in most thrillers and shows certain institutions such as the police, army or the government. There seems to be a rational explanation of a mystery. There are many Subgenres of Thrillers, here are the following: • Action Thriller • Conspiracy Thriller • Crime Thriller • Disaster Thriller • Eco-Thriller • Forensic Thriller • Legal Thriller • Medical Thriller • Mystery Thriller • Political Thriller • Psychological Thriller • Religious Thriller • Romantic Thriller • Spy Thriller • Supernatural Thriller • Techno-Thriller
- 3. Obtrusive editing Conventions Suspense Red hearings – deliberately incorporated to confuse the audience Twists Eerie Gloomy Cliff hangers Canted shots – show the element of horror – mental state of a character Close up shots of faces – build mystery and suspense Long shots – set the scene and location – puts audience on edge whilst panning Confusing Low-key lighting Complex Insanity Paranormal Ambiguous Adrenaline Tension Crime Political Religion Protagonist Antagonist
- 4. Barricaded windows anddoors - Bars on windows are used to show imprisonment and isolation, which links to the conventional thriller. Iconography – These are the symbolic representations, which often has a conventional meaning attached to an image or object. This has significance as it is a part of the Mise-en-scene which conveys Shadows - give the information to the audience. enigma and mystery for the audience. Iconography Running water - Running water is often a symbol of death as it suggests the draining of life. Knives – stereotypical for a thriller – instils fear in the audience – they know something bad will happen. Woods – common location for thrillers – create a sense of isolation and the character being/feeling lost. There be a lonely house which normally is revealed to be the antagonist. Street lamps – create ambience and adds to an eerie, foreboding atmosphere. Cities – creates realism for the audience. Confined spaces – create the sense of claustrophobia for the audience watching – creates tension.
- 6. Characters Convicts Criminals Cops Menaced woman Characters with dark pasts Psychotic individuals or people stalkers Stalkers Innocent victims Drifters Private eyes Assassins Prison inmates