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Typical thriller shots   The convention is camera shot types. There is a close-up, which is shown in this clip, of the main character, who is also the protagonist at 00:37. This would give an idea of how powerful the protagonist is. Also, the audience would get the idea that he is smart and that he will be able to win over the antagonist at some point in the film. The convention is camera shot type. Shown in this clip is a wide shot of the house at 00:17. This presents where the film will mostly take place. Also, this would presents the type of way the family lives. This would give the audience the idea that the family is portrayed as a. middle class family. Thriller editing sequence The convention is for editing. The pace is shown to be increasing during an altercation in the car at 1:22. This increases the tension and gives the idea that something big will occur. This is for transitions. Lots of cuts are used in the scene, which is mainly shown at 2:39. This would be to increase

Arlington Road Miss en scene   Urban town/area Children playing on the grass - this would introduce the characters, along with giving the idea of the protagonist background Camera Close up of a man’s face in suspense moment in trailer Wide shot of the setting, such as the house. This would present where the film partially takes place Editing   Slow fade - this would be to create mystery Cuts increase rapidly makes the audience wonder what is happening  Sound   Dramatic music increase suspense at 1:15 Diegetic sound used - this would present the realism of the film. 

Camera Shot types -There are lost of establishing shots, which is to make the location a character in the narrative. -Close ups are used to make characters dominant such as the protagonist and antagonist.  Angles -Low angle is used to portray the antagonist dominance towards other characters. Movement -There are a lot of movements in thriller films, which can often be seen to be slow at times. Also, there would be movements to follow the characters Editing Pace -When it comes to pace, it can sometimes vary. However, in a thriller, the pace would be slow and deliberate. The pace increases during rapid thrill moments. Technique - There is some form of montage that is used to give the audience the idea of the backstory of the film. - montage is used mainly from the antagonist perspective Transitions -film cuts are very dominant in a thriller -fades would be very frequent during slow scenes Sound Sound effects -  Mostly diegetic, especially the dialogue - Sounds of the city is heard - can

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American psycho American psycho is a 2000 comedy psychological crime film. It is about a wealthy investment banker named Patrick Bateman who hides his ego, which turns out to be psychopathic, from his friends and later, his illogical fantasies escalate, which causes him to have an uncontrollable bloodlust. This would fit into the category for a psychological thriller as the film focuses on an angle from someone mentally. This would be conveyed in the trailer in which the main character is seen to be doing things, such as chopping someone, who licks identical to him and having their blood splatter on himself, which would make the audience question his mental health. Also, the character is sometimes seen to be distressed or to be having some sort of breakdown, which is shown in the trailer where he is covered in blood, shirtless, screaming, facing down to the bottom of the stairs. This would present the idea that the character portrays different moods in the thriller. There are even time

Sub-genres are genres with a genre They show all the broad features of the genres E.g. Horror - slasher or a monster movie Thriller sub-genres Action Thriller - A sub-genre of both action and thriller in which the protagonist confronts dangerous adversaries, obstacles Comedy Thriller - a genre that combines elements of comedy and thrillers, a combination of humour and suspense or action Conspiracy Thriller - In which the hero/heroine confronts a large powerful group of enemies whose true extent only s/he recognizes  Crime Thriller - type of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. They focus on the criminal rather than a policeman but may follow both Legal Thriller - Major characters are lawyers and their employees or are connected to the legal system. Psychological Thriller - the most pure form of thriller. The conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical Spy Thriller - The protago

Hitchcock is considered to be the master of thrillers. even in the present day, his films are seen to be the very best in the genre. Hitchock believes that there should be some form of suspense in thriller films to keep the audience engaged as to what will happen next. He has done this to some of his films, such as Blackmail. Hitchcock believed that a way for a thriller to be good is to find a single problem, which is to hold the attention of the audience while the story unfold. Definition: Thriller is a genre in which has elements of other genres.

Thriller conventions Has a clear antagonist - always a person who appears normal on the outside, but is deeply flawed on the inside. Quite often a murderer Aims to keep the audience in suspense - on the edge of their seat with thrills. Can be creepy and disturbing.  Often set in a normal, urban location. Adds to the feeling of suspense for the audience Violent content is frequent The enigma has a rational rather than supernatural or extra terrestrial explanation There is often a link between the protagonist and antagonist which the viewers find out. Stories almost always focus on serious crime or espionage Master of Thriller - Alfred Hitchcock  Made for films that can be regarded as thrillers  Most of his films were made in Hollywood. Hitchcock believed that a way for a thriller to be good is to find a single problem, which is to hold the attention of the audience while the story unfold. Definition: Thriller is a genre in which has elements of other genres.

Genre is the French word for type Thriller is not the same as horror, gangster or Drama The genre conventions include: Storyline Character Themes Camera Language Settings and location Mise en scene Audience reaction Narrative structure The narrative is structured around an enigma (the solving of a mystery) which often the audience solve as the film develops Has a clear protagonist often a strong, silent isolated man. They will always be the one who solves the enigma