The conventions of thriller are;
- To create suspense and tension
- Evil and good characters (Killers and victims)
- Twist in the plot
- Non-diegetic soundtrack to create an atmosphere
- Mysterious
- Spooky or isolated locations
The characters in a thriller are;
- Evil/bad guy/killer
- Good guy/hero
- Victim
- Police/detective
- Figure of authority
Thriller is a genre of fiction in which tough, resourceful, but essentially ordinary heroes are pitted against villains determined to destroy them, their country or the stability of the free world. Part of the allure of thrillers derives not only from what their stories are about, but also how they are told. High stakes, non-stop action, plot twists that both surprise and excite, settings that are both vibrant and exotic, and an intense pace that never lets up until the adrenalin packed climax.
Target audience
The target audience for thrillers vary on preference. Many people of different age groups can enjoy thriller movies for an entertaining purpose. Whereas some people like to be scared and be excited and so they go to see thriller films in an attempt to give themselves and adrenaline rush.
Some examples of films from the thriller genre include Silence Of The Lambs, Saw, Panic Room, Jaws and many more.
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