Genre Research (Thriller)

 Thriller research:

Common Lighting: Thrillers are usually pretty dark. The best thrillers make good use of bright scenes to have added effects. 

Common Camera Angles: Thrillers use quick jump cuts to show suspense and wide shots to set scenes. In pulp fiction you see many two person shots and zoom close ups to show personality. 

Common Movements: zooming in on certain objects for symbolism is common in thrillers. 

Mis En Scene: Costumes: Normal clothing can make a thriller look more realistic. This allows people to associate thrillers with real life and make it more personal. Actors: they use people who can really create emotion in people. Makeup: they use fake tears or blood to show physical pain or emotion. Props: They use breakable props in order to not hurt anyone. Setting: Usually dark and changes ending up being light near the end.

Elements of Genre: Tend to have a lot of emotional plot points and try their hardest to evoke emotion by using things like children or characters you can relate to.

Common Sounds: Use songs that create emotion in people with things like violins or pianos. In fight scenes use upbeat fight music. And they sometimes use eerie sounds to create a sense of uneasiness.

Examples: Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Usual Suspects

Appeal: I love how thriller makes me sit on the edge of my seat. The suspense you get from thrillers is unparalleled and even beats out horror in my opinion.

Dislikes: One gripe I have is the ratio of time to reward. I think time is extremely important in thrillers. Since I have limited time it will be much harder to create an impact.