'The thriller is a very difficult genre to pin down because it covers such a wide range of films. Thrillers are films of suspense...that are supposed to instil terror into the audience.' Susan Hayward, Key Concepts in Film Studies.
In class we discussed what a thriller is and this is what we came up with.
Thriller is a broad genre of literature, film and television that includes numerous and over-lapping genres such as action and romance.
They are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action and resourceful heroes who must thwart the plans of more powerful and better equipped villains. For example spiderman and the green goblin.
Suspense, red herrings and cliff hangers are used in thrillers.Psychological, social and political tensions are included in a thriller which can catch the attention of the audience and the genre is very flexible. The hero must thwart the plans of a villain rather than uncover a crime that has already happened and the identity of the villain is known all along. The
crimes that must be prevented are serial or mass murder, terrorism,
assassination, or the overthrow of governments. The hero often saves his own life and the lives of others.
An action thriller is when there is a race against the clock and includes extreme amounts of violence and an obvious antagonist. They include weaponry such as guns and explosions. Examples of this are the James Bond films and The Transporter.
A conspiracy thriller is when the hero confronts a group of large and powerful enemies who's true extent only he or she recognizes.
A crime thriller is when the film is focused on the criminal(s) and usually emphasize action on psychologist aspects using murders, robberies, chases, shootouts and double-crosses. Reservoir Dogs is an example of a crime thriller.
A spy thriller is when the film is focused on a certain mission for the good guy and the bad people trying to stop them get to what they want or need through captivation and many other things. Examples of this include The Bourne Legacy, Mr and Mrs Smith and the James Bond films.
Political thrillers are ones which involve the government and can include The Last King of Scotland.
A spy thriller is when the film is focused on a certain mission for the good guy and the bad people trying to stop them get to what they want or need through captivation and many other things. Examples of this include The Bourne Legacy, Mr and Mrs Smith and the James Bond films.
Political thrillers are ones which involve the government and can include The Last King of Scotland.
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