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  Vladimir Propp studied hundreds of Russian folks and fairytales. He observed that all narratives are shaped and directed by certain types of characters and specific kinds of action. He believed there were seven roles that any character may assume in the story Villain- struggles with the hero Doner- prepares or provides the hero Helper- assists the hero etc Princess- a sought for person who exists as a goal Dispatcher- sends the hero off Hero- departs on a search, reacts to toner False hero- claims to be hero Examples of Levi Strauss Binary Opposite theory: Good vs evil Black vs white Boys vs Girls Strong vs Weak

 Arlington road Urban town The characters are introduced while the children are playing on the grass, also the protagonist is in the background. Camera Angles Close ups when there is a suspense scene in the trailer. Wide shots made to show the house and environment, this shows where the film is exactly filmed. Editing Fades and cuts to make the thriller film more like a mystery. The cuts allow to make the audience think   the situation.  Sounds Dramatic pauses to create suspense Diegetic sounds

  Camera Shot types There are a lot of establishing shots, which is to make the location a character in the narrative. Close ups are used to make characters dominant such as the protagonist and antagonist. Angles Low angle is used to portray the antagonist dominance towards other characters. Movement There are a lot of movements in thriller films, which can often be seen to be slow at times. Also there would be movements to follow the characters. Editing  Pace When it comes to pace, it can sometimes vary. However, in a thriller the pace would be slow and deliberate. The pace increases during rapid thrill moments. Technique There is some form of montage that is used to give the audience the idea of the backstory of film.  Montage is used mainly from the antagonist perspective. Transitions Film cuts are very dominant in a thriller. Fades would be very frequent during slow scenes. Sound Sound effects Sounds heard by objects Sound of the city or environment  Music High pitched music Low ba

  Most popular film last year according to IMDB? Love and monsters

Favourite thriller film Joker is one of my favourite thriller films. It is an American psychological thriller film directed and produced by Todd Phillips. The movie is set in 1981, and is about a failed clown and stand up comedian who turns crazy.  Production companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Films Some key scenes that involves thriller is when Joker kills 3 men on a train. This contains thriller as it has an exciting plot and it involves crime. Sub genre- it is a psychological thriller film.

American Psycho is a 2000 American satirical slasher film. It is set in the 1980s, the film focuses on the actions of Patrick Bateman, the self proclaimed 'American Psycho' of the title. At first glance Bateman is a investment banker, he is gradually revealed to be living a gruesome second life as a serial killer preying on prostitutes, work colleagues and random members of the public The cast:  Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman Willem Dafoe as Detective Donald Kimball  Jared Leto as Paul Allen etc. Directed by Mary Harron Produced by Edward R. Pressman, Chris Hanley, Christian Halsey, Solomon.

Sub-genre Definition  Example film Conventions of sub genre Action thriller Its a sub-genre that is a mix between action and thriller where the protagonist encounters dangerous adversaries, obstacles and situations in which they have o overcome Taken The aim is to create suspense and excitement for the audience. The antagonist normally use or wear black or dark clothing. Comedy thriller It’s a genre that combines elements of a comedy and thriller. In Bruges Themes are generally dark, but still with humour Conspiracy thriller Its where the hero confronts a large powerful group whos true extent are only witnessed by him/her. Enemy of the state  Generally have a protagonist who unveils their past, shots could have flashback Crime thriller This genre is a hybrid of crime and thriller which offers suspense, in successful or failed crime. Memento Fast paced cameras could exist for an example it would be positioned in a way as if you were there yourself Sub-genre Definition  Example  Conventi

Action thriller- Uses physical action to create suspense within the film. Comedy thriller- are a cross genre that draw subject matter generally from comedy and thrillers Conspiracy thriller- also called a paranoid thriller, are often journalists or amateur investigators who find themselves pulling on a small thread which unravels a vast conspiracy that ultimately goes all the way up. Crime thriller- its a hybrid of crime and thriller which offers suspense, in successful or failed crime Legal thriller- a fusion between crime and thriller. Psychological thriller-  Is a genre that combines thriller and psychological fiction genres Techno Thriller-  In a fusion genre between different genres such as science fiction