What makes a thriller?

 

·         Thrillers often contain jump shots, however unlike in the Horror genre, non-diegetic sound is not usually artificially placed in, which often occurs in Horror films with the intent to shock or frighten.

 

·         Mid shots are more frequent than close up shots, as in Thriller movies key figures or information is often placed in the background, inferring future events.

 

 

·         Reverse shots showing discussions or conversations are commonplace to allow plots to be explained or situations to be discussed.

 

·         In thriller movies such as ‘Se7en’, lighting is often either not present or darkened to portray certain emotions or the plights of several characters.

 

 

·         Settings may often be in built up urban areas and buildings and often include formal or adult language to denote the target audience, with the majority of thrillers being aimed at people aged 16 and over.

 

·         Moods and expressions are very often focused on as thrillers are based off suspense and drama, meaning mid shots and close up shots are common in order to allow the viewer to sufficiently analyse character’s feelings.

 

 

·         Many thrillers often involve characters being in life-threatening situations in order to sustain the themes of suspense and tension.

·         Due to extravagant settings being commonly used in thrillers, thriller movies often use extreme long shots, establishing shots or aerial shots to emphasis and to marvel certain scenery.