The Thriller Genre - Common Conventions Thriller films can be defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety. Conventions: A thriller film usually incorporates a battle between two opposing forces, which creates a disruption in the equilibrium and then the film follows events which could effect the ending of the film. The aim of the protagonist is to try and restore equilibrium and create balance. The aim of the antagonist is to create destruction and to stop the protagonist. Low key lighting quick transition whilst editing shadows music that creates tension black and white colour scheme montage filmmaking diegetic sound ( breathing, footsteps and other iconic sound effects) Cinematography The camera work usually stays within close ups, to create a deeper emotional connections with the characters. And sh...
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