Conventions!

Conventions of a Thriller:

The conventions of a thriller usually include:

An enigma- this is a clue given to the audience but remains a mystery, usually solved by the end of the narrative.
Narrative- often complex, with an unexpected twist.
Characters- There is an Antagonist (the main villain or force) and a protagonist. the protagonist often has a flaw or weakness which they must overcome.
Sound- It is often contrasting, and includes an elaborate musical score. suspense tension and silence are also features of the sound.

A thriller usually combines these conventions to create a scene of suspense and danger. A classic thriller opening also usually includes a crime of some sort, which is never explicitly show, but it is a clue to the narrative. The characters are also often introduced in the opening, with the flaws of the protagonist being hinted at. There are also often similarities between the antagonist and protagonist characters (e.g- Seven, where both the head cop and villain are both shown as methodical and organized). Stereotypically female characters are shown in a sexual and vulnerable manner, they are designed to be sexually attractive to both the characters and audience, therefore making them desirable.


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