Genre Research: Thriller

 Thriller is a genre of film that is intended to scare with suspense


Common camera angles, shots, and movements in a thriller:


1. Establishing shot- sets an eerie mood.


2. Tracking shot- can show someone being followed.


3. Close up- used to show the reactions of the characters and to build suspense


4. Tilt- can signify a supernatural being entering the screen


5. Over the shoulder- builds tension, can sometimes signify someone standing behind a person.


Mis en scene in thriller movies:


Costumes- usually regular clothes, could be farm clothes, its really based off of setting


Lighting- dark, eerie lighting to not show it is bright and cheerful


Actors- actors usually vary but the most common thing they do is scream and fight.


Makeup- can show dirt or bruises since they are running away and falling on the ground


Props- whether it's used by the protagonist or the antagonist, there are always weapons used.


Setting- settings vary; sometimes secluded. Even on a farm or on a large wealthy property


Common sounds and editing of thrillers:


1. Diegetic sound- when the actor is quiet and you can hear all of their surroundings.


2. Non diegetic- the sounds of weapons, sounds of supernatural being.


3. Sound Motif


4. Incidental Music- suspenseful music.


5. Dialogue


6. Cutaway


7. Eye- line match


8. Jump cut


9. Reaction shot


Things we like:


The dark lighting and music such as violins as they can create a suspenseful and eerie feeling. Close up shots of the actor to show the fear on their faces.



Things we don't like:


We don't like weapons in the film as we are not sure if we are allowed to show them in the film because it might not be school appropriate to




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