Genre Research: Thriller

 

1. 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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