Sunday 15 February 2009

Thillers

What Is A Thriller
A Thriller is a genre of story or film that is based upon protagonists who's main aim or achievement by the end of the narrative/storyline is to be seen as more-powerful than the antagonist. In order to achieve this obstacles such as suspense, cliff-hangers, fear and action are placed into the narrative/storyline so that the genre could be achieved.

Types Of Thriller

The Thriller types are also knows an Thriller Sub-Genres'. Apart from/ instead of having the one genre, there are an additional 15 sub-genres that Thrillers can be accounted for/that can be included.

Action Thriller: Films associated with this genre use elements of mystery and crime which occurs behind/after the action. Furthermore, the genre allows the audience to recognise the race against time, as well as clearly identifying who the antagonist is. The use of violence in these films are emphasised with the use of elements of film language (guns, explosions and large set pieces). Examples of Action Thrillers include James Bond Films and The Transporter.
Crime Thriller: This particular genre involves films that focus on criminals rather than the law(police officer). Crime thrillers are a mixture of crime films and thrillers that present suspense which may lead to a crime(s) that have been a success or failure. Crime thrillers usually emphases action over psychological aspects. Typical storylines are based upon murders, robberies, chases and shootouts. Some examples include Seven and The Godfather
Drama Thriller: Storylines of Drama Thrillers tend to be slower and involve a range of characters with twist and turns to the plot. Examples include
Horror Thrillers: The characters of this genre tend to be in conflict that are seen by the audience as being mental, emotional and physical. The main aspect of a Horror Thriller is the continuous use of fear throughout the film. As the storyline progresses the main character(s) become a victim of 'what is being feared' (monster). Well known examples of Horror Thriller include the Saw Franchise, Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later, Psycho by Hitchcock’s and Silence of the Lambs.
Psychological Thriller: Well known examples include Hitchcock’s Suspicion, Shadow Of A Doubt and Strangers on a Train, The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment and The Talented Mr. Ripley Jude Law, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett.
Other Thriller genres include Conspiracy, Disaster, Eco, Erotic, Legal, Medical, Political, Spy, Supernatural and Techno-Thriller

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