- The main convention of a thriller is crime. thriller films are always based around a crime such as a murder or a theft.
- The protagonist usually has a physical or psychological weakness which makes it hard for them to achieve their goal. This weakness is usually exploited by the antagonist.
- The name of the film is usually influenced by the main characters weakness, for example 'Vertigo'.
- The narrative contains extraordinary events in ordinary situations.
- All 4 micro elements are used to create tension and suspense.
- A common theme in thriller films is identity: mistaken identity, doubling/dopplegangers, amnesia.
- An important enigma is created in the opening scene, which is resolved at the end of the film.
- A thriller film provides thrills and keeps the audience cliff-hanging at the "edge of their seats" as the plot builds towards a climax.
By Jake
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