Thriller genre research

Adam Richards

What is a Thriller film?

• The main definition of a Thriller film

is one which has the main elements

of suspense, tension and excitement

to keep audiences tense right up

until the end of the film

Aims of Thriller

• The main aim of a Thriller film is to

alter the viewers emotions and

feelings. The most desired feelings

are ones of anticipation, anxiety,

surprise and terror

How are the aims achieved?• These aims are normally achieved by

building up the story until a climax at

the very end, which should leave the

audience in shock and awe. The films

are also fast paced and rarely slow

down to keep the stimulation of

emotions on going