Codes and conventions of Thriller genre
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Codes and Conventions of Codes and Conventions of ThrillerThriller
Mise-en-sceneMise-en-scene∀Mirrors∀Low key lighting∀Shadows∀Stairs∀Use of photographs∀Disorientation of time and
space∀Weapons∀City settings∀Tension building music∀Cars∀Facial expressions
Camerawork and Editing
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∀Obtrusive editing∀Quick cuts∀Montage editing∀Frequent change in camera
angle∀Flashbacks∀Black and white∀Tracking∀Pan shots∀Jump cuts
Themes
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∀Two or more characters messing around each other’s minds
∀Deceptive mind games∀Demolishing each other’s mental state∀Chase∀Supernatural events∀Crime∀Terrorism
Characters∀Convicts∀Soldiers∀Spies∀Stalkers∀Mental
illnesses∀Dark past∀Prison inmates∀Innocent
victims
Characters∀Convicts∀Soldiers∀Spies∀Stalkers∀Mental
illnesses∀Dark past∀Prison inmates∀Innocent
victims