Conventions of a Thriller

There are a number of characteristics that a thriller film must have. I am going to write about a number of these by using a number of bullet points.

. First of all a thriller film MUST keep the audience on a cliff hanger. They must always keep the viewer on the edge of their seats as the plot starts to build up, and then finally ends with the climax of the movie.

. There must be a continuous feel of tension. This is done through a number of ways. Tension usually arises when a character is placed in a situation, mystery or is part of an escape. This is also done by the main character is in a dangerous or potentially fatal situation, especially when he does not know it.

.  Thrillers usually contain a victim, assassin, murderer, criminals, stalkers, and characters with a dark background, psychopaths, terrorists, police, private eyes, detectives, and a whole lot more. Lately most thrillers are based around terrorism and pursuits.

. Thrillers usually take place in cities and suburbs. This may be done because it allows the viewers to relate to the areas. For example some thrillers are done in run down places in England, which we can relate to.