codes and conventions of a thriller film

2. Thriller films usually consist of a protagonist and an antagonist to battle after the
equilibrium has been disturbed.
Once the equilibrium has been disturbed a number of events which build
suspension and tension help build the films plot. This results in a suspense build
up for the films climax.
The protagonists aim is to usually search for justice, mainly by dealing with the
unfair actions of the antagonist.

3. • Use of low key lighting
• Quick cuts
• Use of shadows
• Non-digetic music to build tension
• A variety of shots
• Digetic breathing sounds
• Monochromatic shots
• Protagonist usually shown, at some point, at the antagonist’s
mercy.