Generic Genre Research - Thriller

Generic Genre Research - Thriller


 Camera Angles, Shots, and Movements:

        Angles:

  • High-angles
  • Low-angles
  • Dutch angles
  • Over-the-shoulder
        Shots:
  • Close-ups
  • extreme long shots
  • tracking shots
  • POV shots
        Movements:
  • slow zooms
  • quick cuts
  • smooth movements
  • camera dolly
Common Mis-en-Scene

        Costumes:
  • dark or neutral colored clothing
  • contrasting colored clothing
  • costumes to conceal identities
        Lighting:
  • Low key lighting for shadows
  • high contrast for dramatic effect
  • using shadows to create suspense
        Acting:
  • Intense facial expressions 
  • body language that conveys tension
        Makeup:
  • Subtle makeup
  • bold makeup for antagonists
  • use of makeup to create a sense of danger
        Props:

  • Use of weapons and objects with symbolic meaning.
  • Incorporation of technology for modern thrillers.
  • Clues and red herrings strategically placed.
        Setting:

  • Urban environments for a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Isolated locations for added suspense.
  • Use of weather to enhance mood.


Sounds:

        Music:

  • Tense and suspenseful background music.
  • Use of silence for heightened anticipation.
  • Sudden, impactful music for jump scares.
        Ambient Sounds:

  • Creaking doors and floorboards for tension.
  • Footsteps in quiet moments for suspense.
  • Distant sirens or alarms for urgency.
        Dialogue:

  • Cryptic or ambiguous dialogue.
  • Whispers or hushed tones for secrecy
Editing:

        Cross-Cutting:
    • Alternating between two or more storylines for increased tension.
    • Building suspense through parallel editing.

  • Jump Cuts:

    • Abrupt transitions to disorient or surprise the audience.
    • Quick cuts to intensify action or moments of revelation.

  • Montage Sequences:

    • Condensing time or information through a series of rapid shots.
    • Using montage to build tension or convey a character's emotional journey.

  • Flashbacks/Flashforwards:

    • Non-linear storytelling for revealing crucial backstory.
    • Creating intrigue by providing glimpses of the future.

  • Match Cuts:

    • Smooth transitions between shots based on visual or thematic similarities.
    • Enhancing continuity and storytelling through visual parallels.
  • Sharp, intense exchanges for conflict.
Thriller Examples:
  • Gone Girl (2014)
  • Shutter Island (2010)
  • Die Hard (1988)
  • Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
  • Se7en (1995)


Elements I Like:

  • Intricate plot twists that keep the audience guessing.
  • Unpredictable character developments.
  • Exploration of the psychological aspects of characters.


Elements I Don't Like:

        
  • Lack of subtlety in portraying suspense or fear.
  • Plots that feel recycled or formulaic.
  • Overreliance on clichés without adding a unique twist.






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