A thriller film is a genre that revolves around anticipation and suspense. The aim for Thrillers is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats. The protagonist in these films is set against a problem, usually an escape, a mission, or a mystery. No matter what sub-genre a Thriller film falls into, it will emphasize the danger that the protagonist faces. The tension with the main problem is built on throughout the film and leads to a highly stressful climax.
There are certain things that films of the thriller genre need to achieve. Firstly, it need to have a good story. This is because the audience needs to be 'thrilled' and so the theme needs to fit the story of the film. Also, the may be moments of shock or dread.
A common usage of the title or opening sequence in thriller films are that massive confusion is created. This is done so the audience keeps on watching and they want to know what is going on and/or what will happen next.
Every good thriller film has at least one main character that changes significantly throughout the film. It has to be an emotional change that shows growth and victory over some of their enemies or obstacles. This could be done through an event, the character's past
Conventions of the thriller genre
- low key lighting
- jump cuts
- fast paced editing/soundtracks
- diegetic sounds e.g. breathing
- black and white shots
- montages
- match on action
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The genre has developed massively throughout its time. Thrillers have evolved from some suspense in a film to violent, gory films with many shared themes with the horror genre. The first films in the genre were directed by Alfred Hitchcock and directors like him. The difference is the huge plot twist that is in many thrillers. This ranges from Psycho (1960) to Shutter Island (2010). The technology that adds fast soundtrack that build suspense and shots/angles that create fear and anxiety have improved and developed so much in the genre.
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