Thriller is a genre of film or television that heavily stimulate viewers moods through the use of suspense, tension and excitement. These moods generally consist of uncertainty, surprise, anxiety and terror, these create a heightened level of expectation and anticipation. Films in this genre tend to be face paced and filled with adrenaline. Thrillers are designed to provide a rush of excitement with peaks and lulls throughout the narrative. This keeps the audience on the 'edge of their seats'. Plot twists and cliffhangers are often used to do this. Thrillers usually include villain-driven plots, this is where the protagonist has to overcome the obstacles the antagonist throws in the way.
Subgenres:
Within thriller there are also subgenres. Here are some examples:
Action Thriller: Featuring explosions, guns and amazing set pieces. First developed in the 1970s. Examples: Dirty Harry and French Connection.
Comedy Thriller: Combines elements of comedy and thrillers, combination of humor and suspense or action. Examples: Silver Streak and Charade.
Conspiracy Thriller: Hero/heroine confronts a large powerful group of enemies whose true intent only he/she recognises. Examples: Awake and Snake Eyes.
Crime Thriller: Offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime/s. Often focus on the criminal instead of the police. Examples: Seven, Silence of the Lambs.
Erotic Thriller: Empathises on eroticism, sexual relationships play a large part of the pot. Examples: Sea of Love, Colour of Night.
Supernatural Thriller: Brings in other worldly elements mixed with tension, suspense and pot twists. Examples: Unbreakable and Horns.
Spy Thriller: The protagonist is generally a government agent who must take violent action against an opposing government. Examples: Spy Game, Traiter.
Psychological Thriller: Conflict between characters is mental and emotional rather than physical. Dangerous situations they are not prepared to cope with. Examples: Strangers om a Train, Blue Velvet.
Political Thriller: Hero\heroine must ensure the stability of the government. Examples: Seven Days in May, The Man who Knew Too Much.
Legal Thriller: Suspense film where major characters are lawyers and their employees. Involves system of justice. Examples: The Jury, Silent Witness.
Why have I chosen the Genre Thriller?
I have chosen to create a thriller film as this is a very open genre with many different subgenres, this allows me to have a wider range of options to choose from for my film opening. Thrillers also tend to be set in abandoned, isolated areas, this will be helpful because I live in a rural area where these places are available to me to film in. Thrillers also tend to involve fewer characters, this will be ideal as I will have limited access to actors.
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