A. Conventions of a Thirller

Conventions of a Thriller

What makes Se7en a Thriller?:

• Suspense and Tension make a Thriller, which is defiantly used in Se7en.
• Dark lighting to create suspense and tension makes Se7en a Thriller.
• Surprises and twists make a se7en a Thriller as well.
• Ambient sounds and Dramatic music add to Se7en being a Thriller.
• Se7en comes under the category for Crime Thriller.
• Thriller include intense excitement and build up of suspense.
• A Thriller needs to have thrills init such as where a main character encounters a dangerous situation.
• Thrillers also need to make the viewer keep the question in their head of what is coming up next.
• Tension in Thrillers needs to be significant.
• Dark and shadows and Colour corrections to bring a dark feel to the film.
• Dramatic music is essential to build up suspense.

Source of information: http://www.slideshare.net/WhiteJess/what-makes-a-good-thriller