Thriller films typically feature a protagonist battling an antagonist after an disruption to equilibrium. This disruption leads to suspenseful events building tension throughout the plot, culminating in a climactic conclusion. The protagonist seeks to restore justice while the antagonist aims to destroy it. Thriller films employ codes and conventions like quick cuts, low lighting, shadows, tense music, breathing sounds, fast pacing, black and white shots, and flashbacks to build suspense and tension.