The document discusses common traits in psychological thriller films, including using obstructed views to create a sense of being watched, protagonists overcoming challenges through mental strength rather than physical strength, and incidental music being used to build tension to a climactic scene. Key themes in these types of films are reality, perception, mind, existence, purpose, identity and death.

1. Obstructed views
used a lot to give
a feeling of being
watched.
Common Trait- Shock Factor
The Protagonist
does not relay on
physical strength
but mental
strength to Psychological Themes – Reality,
overcome Thriller Perception , Mind,
challenges. Existence/purpose,
Identity and death.
Mostly made in first
person so the
audience can
experience the fear Enigma – the true
that the lead feels purpose of the
characters are
Incidental music - unknown
Builds tension
highest to the
climax of the
scene.
Common for games to be
played i.e. clues taunting
the police or calling
cards, this is due to an
emphases on mental
acuity than skill with a
weapon.