Over the last week we have studied the conventions of thriller trailers and what these connote to the audience. We started by listing the stereotypical aspects of a thriller film such as a dark, quiet and rainy setting. We also agreed that the plot will include some kind of threat to a 'damsel in distress' type character and will include at least one weapon. However the narrative will be based around a sense of confusion and mystery that will eventually be worked out with logic. It also will be realistic so that the audience think it can happen to them which adds to the suspense and tension. The threat character is usually and intimidating male. There is also usually non-diegetic, tense music which builds the suspense of the film. The editing in a thriller film is usually fast paced and includes lots of crossing cutting as the narrative is multi stranded, so the audience will need to see many stories which run parallel with each other.
We also listed as some of the most common fears and these were; The unknown, heights, the dark, getting lost, death, small spaces and isolation. These are often incorporated into thriller movies as it directly affect the audience and will make the film more powerful for them to watch and will keep them hooked on what is going to happen
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