characters

1. CHARACTER CONVENTIONS
Thriller films have many different types of characters, these characters
range from criminals to stalkers and psychotic individuals to menaced
women. Most characters are neither good nor bad and most play a part
in a twisted relationship. For a good thriller film the producers must
include a range of different rounded characters as well as less important
flat characters, by doing this it means narrative becomes more dynamic.
Whereas if the film was full of flat characters, it may make the audience
feel board and potentially stop them recommending your film. Also in all
films the main character(s) must face a deadline and/or obstacles and
have an end goal.
Character types
Flat characters - minor character with no development through out.
Round character - fully developed character that may experience change during the
story.
Example
Film Round Flat
Shutter island Teddy Guard
Man of steel Superman Superman’s mum
Unknown Dr. martin Harris Hotel receptionist
Character traits
character traits are based on the individual’s skills, habits, tastes and any other qualities,
which distinguish the character.
Example
Film Character Traits
Man of steel Superman Extremely strong – skill, going to save people –
habit, fights for the city – quality