Genre Research Blog: Thriller

The second genre that my group will be researching is thriller. Some elements of a thriller are an action-packed opening, a likeable protagonist, an unlikable antagonist, cliffhangers, character growth, a lesson, a ticking clock, which shows that the protagonist can be fighting with time, and an amazing, epic ending.

Thrillers often have a race-against-time aspect to them – something that adds to the suspense and fuels the reader’s adrenaline rush. Whether it is a (literal) ticking time bomb or a criminal who will be sentenced to death in 48 hours if not proven innocent, this really adds to the pace of the book

Lighting used in thrillers usually are low key lighting. The lighting is used to set the mood of the scenes and match the settings as well. This is used the most for a big dramatic effect.

Camera angles most used in thriller films are low angles, high angles, close-up shots, long shots, point-of-view shots, and over the shoulder shots. The low angle is used to make the person appear more dominate over someone or something. High angles are used to do the exact opposite of what low angle does for the actor. High angle makes the actor appear more vulnerable or make it known that there is something or someone higher or above the actor. Long shots are used to display the settings. Point of view shots are used to make the viewer see from a character's point of view. Over the shoulder shots can help build up tension or suspense. 

Camera movements used in thriller films are pan, tilt, zooms and handheld. These movements are all used to further emphasize the mood in the scene.

Thrillers are characterized by the moods they evoke, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety. 

Most thrillers that we've seen have been set in a wide space or just out in the open. They use props like weapons, for conflicts, or everyday items to seem somewhat realistic to the viewers.

Sounds in thrillers can vary. There can be suspicious music playing to add to the dramatics of the scene. There can also be a lot of ambient sound which is background chatter. A lot of the normal sounds, like stepping on a branch, or leaves blowing, are exaggerated in thrillers to add to the suspense of scenes.

Some examples of the thriller genre are 'Iron Man', 'Red Notice', and 'Joker'.





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