Thriller films are fast paced and tend to leave the audience with an adrenaline rush. The aim of a thriller film is to keep the viewers alert on the edges of their seats, so this is what I will have to take into consideration when planning my opening scene.
Primary elements of a thriller genre.
- Protagonist faces either their own death or someone else's
- Main storyline for protagonist is usually a mission that they need to complete
- Main plot is a mystery that must be solved
- Diegesis/narrative dominated by protagonist point of view
- All action and characters must be realistic in their representation on screen
- Two major themes: justice and morality view of individuals
- usually a small but significant presence of innocence in what is seen to be a corrupt world
- Protagonist and antagonists may battle, not only physically but also mentally
- Characters are usually dragged into situations they are not prepared for.
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