Codes and conventions of Thriller genre

Codes and Conventions of Codes and Conventions of ThrillerThriller

Mise-en-sceneMise-en-scene∀Mirrors∀Low key lighting∀Shadows∀Stairs∀Use of photographs∀Disorientation of time and

space∀Weapons∀City settings∀Tension building music∀Cars∀Facial expressions

Camerawork and Editing

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∀Obtrusive editing∀Quick cuts∀Montage editing∀Frequent change in camera

angle∀Flashbacks∀Black and white∀Tracking∀Pan shots∀Jump cuts

Themes

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∀Two or more characters messing around each other’s minds

∀Deceptive mind games∀Demolishing each other’s mental state∀Chase∀Supernatural events∀Crime∀Terrorism

Characters∀Convicts∀Soldiers∀Spies∀Stalkers∀Mental

illnesses∀Dark past∀Prison inmates∀Innocent

victims

Characters∀Convicts∀Soldiers∀Spies∀Stalkers∀Mental

illnesses∀Dark past∀Prison inmates∀Innocent

victims