Thriller Conventions

Many thrillers today that are successful are due to subtle elements that go unnoticed to most people however when executed properly it leave the audience constantly on the edge of their seats and in constant suspense.


low key lighting:
Low key lighting is important to the thriller genre as it creates mystery and makes the audience wait in anticipation as the possibilities of the black void behind what the camera is focusing on is endless which grips the audience making them watch as the plot revealed.

enigma/mystery:
Enigma/Mystery is a key element as it makes the audience create their own questions for things that haven't been answered yet in the story as well create their own theories about what is actually
happening.



Suspense:
Suspense is an element that is mainly focused on in thrillers and is used to grip the audience and add to the mystery factor, keeps them attentive as well as leave the audience wondering what will happen next .





Slow/realistic build up:
The build up in a film is important as if the plot is released slowly it adds to the tension of the film making the audience crave more.




isolated setting:
An area that is isolate increases the mystery factor part of the film as it makes the audience wonder what they would do if it were them in an desolate area far from anyone else as they create their own scenarios in their head.

Action:
Action isn't something that is compulsory for a thriller however it can be used to make scenes more exciting and used to create a sudden event that can catch the attention of the audience even more.