Today we studied the characteristics of a thriller. I put together this spider diagram: Conventions Thriller

So far I have watched Memento. This is a mystery/detective thriller. It was directed by Christopher Nolan. The beginning sequence starts with the protagonist waving a polaroid photo, waiting for it to develop, although in reverse. We also ascertain that he has just killed someone so to begin with the audience isn't made fully aware weather he is or isnt the antagonist/ protagonist. Moreover non-diagetic music follows this sequence. It is ansynchrous as it seems un-fitting to the enviroment and scene.(as it is a murder scene)This music is remorseful and has an optimistic tone to it.

This picture shows the protagonist.

And this is my newly updated one that I added info too.

Conventions of a Thriller

This is my power point on the conventions of thrillers, and some examples of films and techniqual aspects used

Conventions of a Thriller