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.