Conventions of the thriller genre

The conventions of a thriller genre include:

· fight and chase scenes often relates to crime

· Suspense is created via the music/soundtrack

· the films narrative is of the protagonists point of view

· builds up to a climax

· A complex narrative structure

· Themes of identity

· Suspense and tension are created

· Enigmas are created

· cliff hangers

· the protagonist faces death or a dangerous situation

· the audience is taken down the wrong path

· Sudden scares, for example jump scares