Conventions of thriller genre

Setting- The setting would change from one scene to another quickly which would sometimes confuse the audience. It can be strange as well.

Character- In a thriller the character is always wierd, and slightly scary. The audience can see when the character is first shown he is not a nice person and immediatley the villan in the film.

Sound- The music can play a vital role throughout the film. The tempo and the mood of the song can either make you feel suspense with the volume or happy with the quieter music.



Cinematogrophy- The lighting and camera positioning is also important in making a thriller seem scary. A dark scene is the most effective and the camera angle on the character needs to be just right.



Nolan talking about "The Dark Knight" :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgxPw9EboOU