A crime thriller is a subgenre of thriller that is characterized by eliciting feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise and anticipation in viewers. Crime thrillers typically involve a protagonist heavily involved in crime who disrupts the equilibrium between themselves and an antagonist at some point in the narrative. Lighting and shadows are key elements used in thrillers to represent the unknown and build fear, often showing the protagonist as oblivious to create a sense of weakness. Successful crime thrillers that could serve as influences include Se7en, The Silence of the Lambs, and Atomic Blonde, which features a female assassin lead. However, the movie Red Sparrow, while also about a female assassin, contains strong language and sexual