Thriller conventions Sophie and melissa's extra work

• A crime is at the core of the narrative
• A complex narrative with clues and false paths which would be a non-linear narrative
• There is an enigma (mystery) for the audience. This would ussually be solved at the end of the film.
• Suspence is always used as it is the key to a thriller. Music/score can help add and to create suspence if used properly.
• A narrative pattern of establishing enigma's (secrets and questions) which the audience expect to get resolveded.
• The protagonist who is systematically dis-empowered and drawn into a complex web by the antagonist.
• Extraordinary events happen in ordinary situations
• Themes of identity
• Themes of mirroring
• The protagonist has a flaw which is exploited by the antagonist
• The title can often reflect an expect of the pro/antagonist. of there psychological state.
• Theres often a scene near the end of the film in which the protagonist in peril.
• Mise-en-scene which echo's the dilemma/ trouble
• The lighting in a thriller often reflects the mood of the scene or the character focused on in a particular scene. It also adds to the mystery and suspence.
• Often POV shots, fast action shots and close ups
• Main characters often accustomed to danger e.g. law enforcer, spies, soldiers etc. or normal civilians drawn into danger
• Hero usually beats the villain