This document outlines some key conventions and elements of thriller films. It discusses how thrillers typically use tension music, diegetic sounds, and low-key lighting to create suspense. The antagonist is usually hidden at first but revealed over time while the protagonist is brave and risks themselves to save others. Common themes in thrillers include scaring audiences while keeping them engaged through suspense and mystery. Sound and editing techniques also make audiences want to see what happens to the protagonist.

1. By David Kimaita
FORMS AND CONVENTIONS OF THRILLER
FILMS.

2. CONVENTIONS OF A THRILLER FILM
• Tension music
• Diegetic sound of breathing, creates suspense.
• Antagonist is always in favour of the protagonist
• Low-key lighting
• Montage and different types of shot

3. CHARACTERS
• The antagonist normally tends to have a hidden identity which reveals as the
film progresses
• The protagonist is normally brave and takes risks to succeed and often risks
himself for others and to save the day.

4. THEMES OF A THRILLER
• Aims to scare the audience while also keeping them at the edge of their
seats, making them want to much more and keep them intact with the thriller.
• A lot of the time in thriller genre uses enigma to get the audiences attention.
• Most people watch thriller for the suspense and tension.

5. SOUND & EDITING'S FOR THRILLER
• The sound and editing makes the audience want to watch more of the thriller.
• The use of quick cuts and variation of different shots contribute to making a
entertaining thriller.
• With the thrillers, the sound and editing makes you want to feel sorry for the
protagonist.