Introduction To Thrillers By Luke Whitehouse
There is usually a protagonist and an antagonist The Dark Knight: BatmanThe Dark Knight: The Joker Taken: Bryan Mills Scream: Ghostface
Thrillers use a lot of high angle camera shots to show power over others or weakness Sixth SensePsycho Hannibal Kill Bill
Close ups and long shots are typical camera shots used in thrillers these are used to build suspense and mystery and to show the setting to the audience Taxi Driver Donnie Darko Se7ven Arlington Road
It is common for someone to be murdered in a Thriller The Shining Scream The Godfather Psycho
The lighting in a thriller is used to create tension, mood and atmosphere The Sixth SenseThe Dark Knight Donnie DarkoDrive