Codes and conventions of a thriller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Codes and conventions used in a thriller

Mirrors:

Mirrors are used in a thriller through the use of reflection of someone’s soul and inner self.

They could also represent darkness within a character

Shadows:

Shadows, like mirrors could also represent a characters inner darkness being exposed

Obstructive editing:

Quick shots and obstructive editing are often used in a thriller to increase the state of suspense and tension

Used in “thrilling” scenes sometimes creating disorientation of time and space by using montage editing

Flash backs:

Contribute to the idea of disorientation as this confuses the audience

Also gives the audience an insight of the characters past

For example, Momento by Christopher Nolan

Black and white:

Accentuates the use of shadows and can often appear quite eerie and dark.

For example, Psycho.