Thriller Genre Film Types:
- Action
- Horror
- Mystery
- Stalkers
- Phsyco
Editing:
Camera:
- Long shots/ Extreme long shots
- Close ups/ Extreme close ups
- Point of view
- Panning
Sound:
- Diagetic
- Non - Diagetic
- Dialogue
Mise-En-Scene
- Monsters
- Blood
- Knifes
- Guns
- Forests
- Graveyards
Conventions
In terms of editing, most thriller films follow the same conventions. Many of these films use quick cuts, with each cut varying camera angles.
The opening of most thriller films don't usually reveal much of the film's plot, instead they tend to introduce the audience to the setting of the film and minimal characters.
The character(s) featured in thriller films tend to either be 'good' or 'bad'. The good characters are usually the weaker characters and are vulnerable to the bad characters. The bad characters are usually strong, dangerous and mysterious and set out to attack the good characters. Some examples of the type of bad characters featured in thriller films are; criminals, monsters, creatures, stalkers and disturbed individuals.
Films are classified and given certifactes indicating what audience may watch the film, films in the United Kingdom are classified by BBFC.
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is an organisation funded by the film industry, they are responsible for the classification of films within the United Kingdom.
Film Classifications:
U - this classification is suitable for all to view, although preferrably all over the age of 4. Films with this classification are morally positive and do not feature violence, horror or threatening content.
PG - (Parental Guidence) films with this classification are for general viewing but may feature some content unsuitable for young children. Under the guidence of a parent, a child of any age can watch these films but it it advised for the parent to consider if some of the content may distress more sensitive children.
12 - Films with this classification are suitable for viewers over the age of 12, they feature content which parents may find unsuitable for children younger than this age.
12A - This film classification only exists in cinemas, children under the age of 12 are not permitted to watch these films unless accompanied by an adult. Although these films are advised not to be viewed by children under this age, the child's viewing of the film depends on the judgement of the adult.
15- Films with this classification are only suitable for viewers over the age of 15, these films may feature fairly strong language, mild violence and disturbing content.
18 - Films with this classification are only suitable for adults, these films can feature anything from strong language, heavy violence, disturbing content, graphic scenes, sexual scenes and horrific content.
