what is thriller film ?

What is a Thriller Film

Codes and Conventions are tools that are used to make a film. It is known as the ingredients of a movie. Some of the common codes and conventions of a thriller film include enigma , action violence , iconography , dark settings , loud and scary music , a victim , low key lighting etc.  Codes and conventions of every film help audience to  differ between different genre's of a film. Every film genre has its own codes and Conventions. There are various types of codes and conventions of a thriller film that are listed below :

1. flashbacks
2. representation of characters (weak , fragile , vulnerable )
3. Dramatic irony ( the audience knows that the victim is going to be attacked )
4. low key lighting this creates shadows.
5. portrayal of good and evil
6. Shock , Surprise , Suspense
7. Torture
8. vivid images
9. weapons
10. intensity
11. gruesome
12. creepy music
13. strong characters
14. explosions
15. use of black and white
16. Disorientation of time and space
17. Characters playing with each others mind

Saw 1 - Analysis

How does the opening sequence of Saw 1 help to define the thriller genre ?

As audience we can tell as soon as the clip starts that it is a thriller film because the clip begins with loud music; this creates affect. The mies-en-scene of the clip seem's like an abandoned bathroom. We can see it is very filthy as it probably hasn't been used. The audience assumes that it is probably a torching chamber as we see two people tied. There is an enigma in the opening scene. We can see a a dead body right in the middle. The audience doesn't  know how the body ended there and why it is dead. This a mystery to the audience. This is a very effective convention of a thriller film. An enigma makes the audience want to continue watching to find out how the dead body ended up in that state. We can also see  blood; this is big convention of a thriller film.

The Target Audience

 After watching the opening scene. I personally think that the target audience of saw 1 are people over the age of 18. The age certificate for this film should be R , which is restricted only people over the age of 18 should be allowed to watch that. The reason for that is because there is alot of use blood which is very graphic. This type of images would be too mature for kids.

Audience Expectations

There is an enigma at the beginning at the clip when the audience see  two people tied up and a dead body with allot of blood in the middle of the area. After watching the opening scene the audience expects from the film to solve the enigma at the beginning. It also excepts the three S's Shock , Surprise and Suspense. These are some of the expectations that the audience has.

Narrative

The narrative of this film seems to be a Psychopath that tricks people and puts them into different situations. These situations are un - predictable. These two guys don't know where they are they have a choice they either die or kill the other person.

Representation of Characters

The characters shown at the beginning of the scene seem very wear and vulnerable. they are in a hard situation where they feel hopeless and helpless and they don't know what to do. they are trapped in a situation that they don't know how to get out. They don't even know how they ended up there. these characters shown paranoia because they are trapped and they cant get themselves out.

Themes

By watching the opening scene the themes of the films seem to be violence , bloodshed , enigma's , action , darkness. These are common conventions of a thriller film.

The ring Analysis

How does the opening sequence of Ring 1 help to define the thriller genre ?

The opening is of the film ''The Ring 1 '' . The affect of the clip is calmed down at the beginning but slowly the tension builds up. When a joke turns out to be the reality. Low key lighting is used in the scene This is a  common factor of a thriller film. In the scene there are two female characters; that are shown strong but their weak side is very apparent. We can see the other female character trying to scare the other and we can see the tension on her face.  There is a use of dark settings and scary themes. The female character is scared by the ringing of the phone. The female victim is weak and vulnerable.

The Target Audience

After watching the sequence , i personally think that the age certificate for this film should be a 12a. As some of the dialogues in the opening scene seems to be inappropriate for kids under 12. 12 A is for  kids that are mature for their age. This target audience is best for this film.

Audience Expectations

By watching this scene the audience expect for something to happen in each shot ; but nothing happens. The audience expect something scary to happen with the female character. 

Narrative

The narrative is explained by the character in this film. It is about a certain DVD that when watched by people can kill hem in certain many days. The DVD is a collection different places and things that is a mystery to the audience. The audience will find what each clip means.

Representation of Characters

Both of the female characters seem very scary with the way are dressed. The girls are dressed as type of goths that makes them seem scary. One of the characters is scared and seems scared and vulnerable. They are dressed up in skirts and tops this is typical of teenagers.

Themes

By watching the opening scene the themes of this film seems to be a physiological thriller , bloodshed , murders. All of the major conventions of a thriller film.