The thriller genre By Queen Omotola

What is a thriller? 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( main character) in the film is set against a problem – an escape, a mission, or a mystery. The tension with the main problem is built on throughout the film and leads to a highly stressful climax.

What makes a good thriller? Surprise and twists Quick cuts and Chang of camera angles Music to add tension Makes the audience think Confusion Not giving too much away too fast An enigma: a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Element Of a Good Thriller Surprise twist : the ending of sixth sense Not giving away to much too fast : The Butterfly Effect

Types of Thrillers a.k.a sub genres Thrillers are categorized by the moods they elicit, they can give the audience heightened moods of surprise, anxiety, fear etc. They are called sub genres. Some thriller sub-genres include; Action thrillers Psychological thrillers Drama thrillers Crime thrillers Film noir thrillers

Action Thrillers In this genre, the protagonist would confront dangerous enemies, obstacles, or situations which he/she must conquer, normally in an action setting. Action thrillers would usually feature a race against the clock, frequent violence and a clear antagonist. Some action thrillers include : The Dark Night Taken Kill Bill

Psychological Thrillers  In these thrillers (until the often violent resolution) the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical. Characters, either by accident or their own curiousness, are dragged into a dangerous conflict or situation that they are not prepared to resolve. Characters are not reliant on physical strength to overcome their brutish enemies, but rather are reliant on their mental resources. This subgenre usually has elements of drama, as there is an in-depth characters who must deal with emotional struggles. Psychological thrillers include : Donnie Darko Inception Black Swan Gone Girl

Horror Thrillers Horror Thriller: Type of film that blends the horror and thriller genres: focusing on suspense, tension and adrenaline while having an emphasis on fear, terror. Many horror films tend to cross over into the thriller genre due to their suspenseful and tense nature. Personages of supernatural origin may be present in such films. Examples of horror thrillers include : The conjuring Sinister The ring

Thriller Hybrid A hybrid is a mixture of subgenres (3 or more) Example :