Thriller Mind Map - Conventions

Thriller Conventions

• Different types of thrillers e.g psychological thriller, action thriller etc
• Dialogue Important
• "Expect the Unexpected"
• Little action (mostly suspense)
• Examples of a thriller; "The Grudge", "The Ring", "The Usual Suspects", "The Number 23"
• Non-diagetic music is essential in creating suspense atmosphere
• Complex and mysterious characters are used
• Multiple twists often used in storylines to add controversy
• Correct/effective mise-en-scene is a key part of the thriller genre, as this adds extra tension and helps to create the necessary/required atmosphere
• Usually tension and suspense result in an increased heart rate for the viewer - adrenaline rush, nervous (edge of your seat action)
• Alfred Hitchcock is the most established thriller director known to the public
• Thriller films often create a sense of uneasiness for the viewer