Thursday, January 22, 2026
Thriller
The thriller genre is one of the most popular genres in films and television. It was created to keep the audience on the edge of their seat and anticipating on what's going to happen next. They usually include things like plot twists, mystery, and danger. This genre is one that I am considering for my project because I feel like it really tells a story.
• Typical target audience of the genre
The typical audience of the thriller genre is young adults and adults ranging from ages 18-35 and sometimes up to 50. These people enjoy suspense and action. They also tend to attract people who enjoy being emotionally invested instead of not actively engaged.
• Genre conventions with content
Thrillers usually have similar story elements, including:
• A main mystery or danger
• Tension that slowly builds as the story goes on.
• A surprising twist that usually happens towards the end.
• The main character in some sort of danger or in a situation where the character is under a lot of pressure.
• Genre conventions with techniques
Thrillers rely on certain techniques to create suspense and mood.
• Sound effects such as eerie silence and sudden noises.
• Shows only what the character on screen is seeing.
• Shadows and dark lighting
• Jump cuts and quick cuts are editing techniques utilized to create the suspenseful feeling.
• Institutional conventions- narrative image, marketing, etc.
Thrillers, most of the time, follow very simple patterns in how they are advertised and made.
• The marketing the films used focuses on mystery.
• They try to make trailers and posters dark and suspenseful.
• Thrillers can be made by both independent production companies or big studios.
• Two film/tv productions that represent the genre-
Fight Club (1999)
Batman Begins (2005)
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