Genre Research: Thriller

Common CAMS in the genre:  

Thrillers often use close-up shots to focus on characters' emotions and reactions. Low angles and handheld camera movements are also common to create tension. Wide shots are used to show isolated settings or create a sense of vulnerability.  

Common CLAMPS in the genre: 

Costume are usually simple and realistic, often featuring dark or neutral colors. Lighting is low-key with lots of shadows to enhance the suspenseful mood. Actors in thrillers typically display fear, panic, or determination. The settings are often urban or isolated places. Props like weapons, phones, or mysterious objects are frequently used to drive the plot forward.  

Common Editing in your genre:  

Fast-paced editing is common during action or chase scenes, while slower cuts build suspense. Jump cuts are often used to surprise the audience. Cross-cutting is frequently used to show parallel events happening in different locations. 

Common Sound in your genre: 

Thrillers use eerie music, sharp sound effects, and long silences to build tension. Sudden loud sounds, like a door slamming or glass breaking, are often used to startle the audience. Dialogue is usually minimal but intense during key moments. 

Example films of your genre: 

Seven (1995), Gone Girl (2014), A Quiet Place (2018), Get Out (2017), Bird Box (2018). 

What elements of the genre do you like and would use if this was your genre? 

I like the use of suspenseful music and shadows to create tension. Close-up shots and handheld cameras are great for making the audience feel connected to the char
acters. I also like how the editing keeps viewers on edge. 

What elements of the genre do not appeal to you, and you would not use if this was your genre? 

I do not like the overly dark lighting in some scenes because it can make it hard to see what's happening. Long silences can also feel awkward if not done right. Lastly, some thrillers rely too much on jump scares, which I find less effective.