- This is one of the many sub-genres of the wide spread Thriller genre, in thrillers; Plot is often more emphasized than Character. However in Psychological thrillers this is somewhat reversed.
- It may also include aspects of the Mystery and Drama genres and very often bordering over into Horror. [Wikipedia] However Thrillers follow certain Codes and Conventions:
- Claustrophobic spaces
- Quick pace cuts
- The use of lighting to create shadows
- Foreshadowing of events
- Dark Lighting
- Aspects of Propp's Theory: Hero, Helper
- Ignited Audiences Mind
- Generally older characters leading to an Older audience
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Codes & Conventions of Thriller.
Psychological thriller
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