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.
