Enigmas- problems in the movie i.e. who is the killer?, why are they doing this?
Protagonist- main character-describes the main character.
Antagonist- person who apposes the protagaonist.
Protagonist- may get inpowered/maybe captured
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Different Elements of a Thriller
There are many different genres and elements of a thriller that a director may use in order to make a thriller film. Some of these elements that are used in thriller films are;
Action thriller - often features a race against the clock, it contains lots of violence, and an obvious antagonist. These films usually contain large amounts of guns, explosions, and large elaborate set pieces for the action to take place. An example of this will be films like James Bond films, The Transporter.
Conspiracy thriller – is when the hero/heroine confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he/she recognizes.
Crime thriller - This is a hybrid type of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. These films often focus on the criminal(s) rather than a policeman. Crime thrillers usually emphasize action over psychological aspects. Central topics of these films include murders, robberies, chases, shootouts, and double-crosses are central ingredients. Examples of these are; The Killing, Seven, The Godfather, Reservoir Dogs, and Inside Man.
Disaster thriller – this is when the main conflict is due to some sort of natural or artificial disaster, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, etc., or nuclear disasters as an artificial disaster. Examples include Stormy Weather by Carl Hiaasen, Tremor by Winston Graham, and the 1974 film Earthquake.
Drama thriller - when the story consists of the elements of a thriller and drama film. These films are usually slower paced and involve a great deal of character development along with plot twists. Examples include The Illusionist, The Interpreter and The Prestige.
Eco-thriller - are of the Science Fiction genre that proposes ideas that will or may occur and include such works as Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars Trilogy and Ian Irvine's Human Rights Trilogy and Dasavathaaram.
Erotic thriller - In which it consists of erotica (desire) and thriller. Which became popular since the 1980s and the rise of VCR market penetration. The genre includes such films as Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, Looking for Mr. Good bar, and In the Cut.
Horror thriller - In which conflict between the main characters are mental, emotional, and physical. Two examples of this include the Saw series of films and the Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. What sets the horror thriller apart is the main element of fear throughout the story. The main characters are not only up against a superior force, but they are or will soon become the victims themselves and directly feel the fear that comes by attracting the monster's attention. Other well-known examples are Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs.
Some of these elements that I have mentioned (above) can be used and placed into I and my groups’ thriller video when we come to making ours. I think that these elements are really good and useful as we can add some of these elements in our video. I think that it also clearly states and shows what some of the features that they put in a thriller film in order to create the type of audience that they will like to attract.
Action thriller - often features a race against the clock, it contains lots of violence, and an obvious antagonist. These films usually contain large amounts of guns, explosions, and large elaborate set pieces for the action to take place. An example of this will be films like James Bond films, The Transporter.
Conspiracy thriller – is when the hero/heroine confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he/she recognizes.
Crime thriller - This is a hybrid type of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. These films often focus on the criminal(s) rather than a policeman. Crime thrillers usually emphasize action over psychological aspects. Central topics of these films include murders, robberies, chases, shootouts, and double-crosses are central ingredients. Examples of these are; The Killing, Seven, The Godfather, Reservoir Dogs, and Inside Man.
Disaster thriller – this is when the main conflict is due to some sort of natural or artificial disaster, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, etc., or nuclear disasters as an artificial disaster. Examples include Stormy Weather by Carl Hiaasen, Tremor by Winston Graham, and the 1974 film Earthquake.
Drama thriller - when the story consists of the elements of a thriller and drama film. These films are usually slower paced and involve a great deal of character development along with plot twists. Examples include The Illusionist, The Interpreter and The Prestige.
Eco-thriller - are of the Science Fiction genre that proposes ideas that will or may occur and include such works as Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars Trilogy and Ian Irvine's Human Rights Trilogy and Dasavathaaram.
Erotic thriller - In which it consists of erotica (desire) and thriller. Which became popular since the 1980s and the rise of VCR market penetration. The genre includes such films as Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, Looking for Mr. Good bar, and In the Cut.
Horror thriller - In which conflict between the main characters are mental, emotional, and physical. Two examples of this include the Saw series of films and the Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later. What sets the horror thriller apart is the main element of fear throughout the story. The main characters are not only up against a superior force, but they are or will soon become the victims themselves and directly feel the fear that comes by attracting the monster's attention. Other well-known examples are Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and Thomas Harris's The Silence of the Lambs.
Some of these elements that I have mentioned (above) can be used and placed into I and my groups’ thriller video when we come to making ours. I think that these elements are really good and useful as we can add some of these elements in our video. I think that it also clearly states and shows what some of the features that they put in a thriller film in order to create the type of audience that they will like to attract.
Thriller Films
Thriller films are a broad genre of literature, film, television, and gaming that includes numerous and often overlapping sub-genres. Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must prevent the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped villains. Literary devices such as suspense and cliff-hangers are used extensively to add/create tension and add more of an atmosphere to the film. Thrillers are placed in different settings such as foreign cities, deserts, or high seas. The heroes in most thrillers are frequently "hard men" who are familiar to danger: law enforcement officers, spies, soldiers, seamen or aviators. However, there may also be some innocent civilians that are also caught up in the chaos and, endangered by accident. In many films men usually play the role of the hero however women are also gradually starting to as well.
Horror films
Horror films are movies that strive to extract responses of fear, horror and terror from the viewers/audience. Their plots often involve themes of the supernatural. Horror movies usually include a vital villain in the story line. In the earlier days horror movies were largely based on classic literature of the gothic/ horror genre, such as Dracula (1992), and Frankenstein (1931). Many Horror films have been criticized for their graphic violence that they use and dismissed as low budget B-movies and utilization films.
Monday 9 February 2009
THRILLER CONVENTION
A crime at the core of the narrative (often murder, but not necessiarly). A complex narrative structure, with false paths, clues and resolution. A narrative pattern of establishing enigmas which the viewer expects to be resolved. A protagonist who is systematically disempowered and drawn into a complex web of intrique by the antagonist. Extraordinary events happening in ordinary situations; Themes of identity. themes of mirroring, themes of voyeurism, protagonist with a 'flaw' which is exploited by the antagonist. Titles often reflect an aspect of the pro/antagonist's psychological state. There is often a scene near the end of the film in which the protagonist is in peril. Mise En Scene which echoes/mirrors the protagonist's plight.
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