Thriller Conventions

Thriller films should build suspense and tension towards the audience to get them gripped in to the plot of it. Conventions which should be used in thriller films are the themes of crime, murder, mystery and violence.

Quick cuts to create excitement among the audience, keep them fixed to their seats. they are used to create a sense of fear and panic between the characters in the film towards whats happening.

Camera movements help to create an image of a person or part of the film. High angle shots of the civilians show weakness and lack of power whereas low angle shots show more power to the person.

High angle shot

Low angle shot

Mise en scene of what objects and background scenery can be seen gives a purpose to most parts of the film.