Thriller genre research
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Thriller and suspense films promote intense excitement and suspense through similar characteristics and conventions like quick cuts, tense music, and strategic camera angles. These types of films, which often combine genres like action, sci-fi, or crime, appeal most to audiences under 25 who enjoy mysteries and surprises. Common codes in thrillers include lighting techniques like shadows and the use of reflective or hierarchical objects to build tension.
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