As we are planning to do a horror thriller, we thought it would be best to look into the Codes and conventions of a traditional horror thriller. Here are some of the slides Alice found online, and also a quote by James Patterson that Mr Ford decided to show us.
Camera Angles:
- Extreme Close ups (emphasize the subject)
- Tilt (to create disorientation)
- Establishing shots (showing location, stereotypically isolated buildings e.g. mansions or forests)
- Handheld (looks realistic, making it feel more believable)
- Long Shots (help show the danger or what the lead character is surrounded by, usually isolated)
- Tracking (where the camera moves at the side, following a character)
- Dollying (where the camera follows the character from in front or behind, to make it feel as if the character is being followed/stalked)
- Point of view shot (so the audience can see what the character sees, to feel as if they are looking through their eyes)
Codes and Conventions:
- Atmosphere is usually sinister and location often appears dar and isolated.
- Montage editing and quick shots in the trailer to increase tension and suspense. Often previews best bits to engage the audience and encourage them to see the film.
- Dark music to help increase a frightening atmosphere.
- Lead character often ends up surviving and slaying the antagonist character.
- The antagonist usually has a pattern in the way they work or kill.
- Usually good against evil.
- Plot frequently involve themes of death, the supernatural or mental issues.
Below is a quote about thrillers by James Patterson. It shows what gives a variety of thrillers and what things are in them. It also explains what a thriller shows, or what emotions it should bring up.
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