Different Genres: Thriller

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.