This document analyzes how various shots and elements in a film connect to conventions of the crime thriller genre. It discusses how the soft font used in the opening does not reflect typical crime thriller attributes. Several shots are described as imitating stereotypical crime thriller angles, locations, and settings to create mystery and suspense. Elements like a character subtly pulling out a gun hint at potential violence and connect to the criminal aspects of the genre.

2. The iconography and the style of the
ident doesn’t reflect a typical attributes
of a crime thriller. This is because the
text is in a soft, timeless font which
isn’t usually associated with this
specific genre.
The setting in this shot imitates
stereotypical angles and location of a
crime thriller.
This is because it is set in a tight alley
and the camera is located behind a
wall which could represent that the
audience shouldn’t be able to see him.

3. The style of the high angled shot
aiming down onto the two female
characters reflects a sense of
mystery which connects with the
conventions with the crime thriller
genre.
The setting of this shot in a closed
room reflects that the location could
be concealed from the audience for
specific reasons. Also, the gun in
conjunction with the phone on the
table could suggest that the woman
is waiting for someone to call. The
suspense created is a convention
followed for this genre.

4. The location with the gates and the
white walls connects the setting with
the unknown atmosphere linked with
the crime thriller genre.
The way the character subtly pulls
out the gun from his jacket pocket
conveys that violent action could be
taking place. This connects with the
criminal side of the genre.
The split screen shot conveys that
these two characters are talking to
each other possibly plotting
against someone reflected through
previous shots. This connects the
narrative to the genre.