The document discusses different types of thriller films and their common techniques. It analyzes the action thriller "The Terminator" and notes its use of suspense, conspiracies, fights and quick editing. It also examines the political thriller "A Few Good Men", mystery thriller "Psycho", spy thriller "Skyfall" and crime thriller "Pulp Fiction", highlighting elements like tension, plot twists, music and cinematography typical of each genre.

1. Thriller film Research
A brief look into the techniques of popular
Thrillers

2. The Terminator- Action thriller
 An example of an action Thriller would be ‘The
Terminator”.
 The film contains:
 Suspense
 Conspiracies in the form of John Connor’s future.
 The plot revolves around fights, action and
revenge.
 Usually uses quick shots in action scenes.
 Editing usually incorporates special effects and
sounds like gunshots.
 Music is usually quite fast and intense in action
scenes.

3. A Few Good Men- Political thriller
 Political thrillers contain plots that revolve around
conspiracies. The hero ( in this case played by
Tom Cruise) fights to prosecute a corrupt general.
 Political thrillers usually contain duration shots as
they are most of the time dialog scenes.
 The music in the film is more orchestral and slow
but can use quicker music in the rare chase and
action scenes.
 They usually contain suspense and plot twists.

4. Skyfall- Spy Thriller
 Spy Thrillers are often quite action packed
 They usually contain suspense, dark
atmospheres (like the abandoned chapel in
Skyfall), tension, action scenes and plot twists.
 They contain a lot of chases.
 The genre can either use quick or duration shots
depending on the mood of the scene.

5. Psycho- Mystery thriller
 Psycho is an example of a mystery thriller.
Mystery thriller contain:
 Tension
 Suspense
 Plot-twists
 Sound – stabbing strings (like in the murder
shower scene)
 In this example of a Mystery thriller the
cinematography is exceptional.

6. Pulp Fiction- Crime Thriller
 Suspicion and tensions are utilized effectively.
 The films are usually left on cliff-hangers
 The antagonist is usually in grave danger.
 The storyline requires thought to follow as it
complexity is paramount.
 There is usually a Investigation.