Monday, 14 October 2013

Narrative and Subgenres of a thriller


Narrative

Omniscient – the audience know everything about the character

Restricted – where the audience only know what the character knows

Linear – where there is a clear beginning middle and end

Non Linear – where the film plays flashbacks to throw the audience off track

Enigma code – it acts as an intriguing form of grabbing the audiences attention. It works by gradually finding things out building up suspense and drama.


Subgenres

Crime thriller

– Involves a murder or robbery, builds up more suspense. Often focus on the criminals themselves than their crimes. Emphasise their actions on psychological effects and gives the audience an insight into the criminals mind.

Conspiracy thriller

– consists of  hero or heroine trapped in a powerful organisation. They usually have to fight the enemy on their own

Disaster thriller

– Uses natural disasters e.g earthquakes volcano’s tsunamis. Follows one person or group who thrive to save mankind.

Political thriller

– Entails the problems and struggles of the country of which it is set in. Usually refers to wars or terrorist attacks, and assassinations of important people.

Psychological thriller

– Usually involves a mentally unstable person and shows their problems that they cant resolve which leads to confusion and suspense. Plays on the audiences mind and uses mind games to reflect the protagonists thoughts.

Religious thriller

– Unravel the good and bad points about religion. Plays on the conspiracies of religion. Ties in with other subgenres and refers to important historic events related to religion or current affairs.

Supernatural thriller

– Mixed with suspense and drama. The protagonist or antagonist has supernatural powers which they can use to their advantage to help them become more powerful. Has an element of a sci-fi.

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