Thriller is a genre of literature, film, and TV that uses suspense, tension, and excitement as its main elements. Thrillers heavily stimulate the viewer's moods, giving them a high level of anticipation, uncertainty, surprise, anxiety and terror.
A good example of this is the opening sequence to Se7en:
What are the conventions of a thriller?
- Low key lighting
- Quick cuts
- Shadows
- Tension Music
- Diegetic sound of breathing
Sub-genres of Thrillers?
Action Thriller: These films are characterized by fast-paced, hero-centered narratives full of action and excitement. They often have elements of mystery and crime films, but these elements take a back seat to the action.
Crime Thriller: These films often focus on criminal dealing with a successful or failed crime and the suspenseful results. Common themes include robberies, murders and double crosses.
Disaster Thriller:
These films deal with some type of disaster, either natural or man-made. Along with sometimes showing the disaster itself, these films concentrate on the chaotic events surrounding the disaster, including survival strategies and the effects on the characters and their loved ones.
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