Film Preparation - The Thriller Genre

Before perusing the task of conceiving our Thriller Opening we needed to get an in-depth perspective of the conventions of a thriller. Enabling us to first of all write the script, let alone bring our creative vision to life.

So a question we should be asking ourselves is "what is a thriller?".
A Thriller is a mode. Meaning it is something that shocks and intrigue the audience.

The common sub-genres to the bigger embody of Thrillers are as follows along with words to describe them:

• Psychological - As the name may tell, the protagonist would have to battle conflicts within themselves in order to overcome it. Usually, their sanity is at risk, in a dangerous situation.
• Suspense, tension and excitement.

• Crime - Sometimes from the criminals point of view, they would take the police/ detectives on a wild hunt gathering clues in order to bring the criminal down.
• Uncertainty, surprise, anxiety and terror.

• Erotic - There is usually a secret amongst those in a sexual relationship, then things turn sour.
• Adrenaline-rushing, rousing and fast-paced

• Mystery - They have twists and turns, keeping toy on your toes. Making the reader guess the truth - of the person whose perspective it is. Like all thrillers, you would want to know what happens next.
• Cliff hanging, "edge of your seat", for the climax 

• Spy - Usually fictional espionage, terrorism and conspiracy.
• Red-herrings, plot twists, excessive use of cliff hangers

There are other sub-thrillers, for more click on the link below
http://kathrineroid.wordpress.com/2011/09/12/list-of-thriller-subgenres/