A psychological thriller film revolves around a husband (Character A) who is a lawyer and accidentally killed someone, hiding the body. He owes £20,000 to the leader of a crime group (Character C) or his wife (Character B) will be killed. Character A races against time to get the money in 24 hours to save his wife, who is being held hostage. The film follows the characters and events over three acts, developing sympathy for Character A's situation while keeping the audience hooked with twists. It is targeted towards an older demographic and will likely receive a 15 certificate rating.
2. Psychological THRILLER Sub-Genre Film Repertoire of Elements: Rules abided Stock Character / NarrativE: Kidnapper/Hostage Stock Setting / Iconography: Suits Money City RULES ALTERED: STOCK NARRATIVE: DOMESTIC TRAGEDY (HUSBAND/WIFE) Stock setting / Iconography: HOUSEHOLD TELEPHONE
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7. Audience The film will be given a 15 certificate This is due to the central theme of kidnapping and violence and use of violent weapons This also suits the plotline as younger audience may have trouble following the story line or engaging with the characters
