Conventions in a Thriller

What conventions would you expect to find in a thriller?

Narrative:
Thriller films are normally shown from two characters points of view, usually the main characters. They are most commonly shown through the villian or the victim. By having the tory shown through the villans mind, it can create sympathy for them and allows the audince to maybe see a different side to the story. Another way the story can be told is through an onlooker which allows the audience to experience the events which would make them be more observant towards the characters and the storyline.

Characters:
The typical characters you would expect to find in a thriller film are a villan and a hero. These two characters would normally be the main chyaracters that are played off against eachother throughout the thriller. You may also have other weak characters around the victim that could also be picked on by the villan to emphasize the power he has over everyone. Another character you would expect to find is the good citizen, the person that is trying to help the victim eg policeman.

Props:
Props that could be used for a thriller film are obvious weapons like guns, knives etc as they create the feeling of danger.

Sets:
Sets that you would find in a thriller scene are normal every day sets to familiarise the audience with the characterssurroundings eg streets. It also allows the character to identify when they are in an unknown place which shows that something is about to go wrong. These sets could be anywhere, but dark and dirty places are often used when something bad has happens which creates a bit of a horror feel to the film.