Conclusion of the thriller films analysed

From the 5 opening of thriller films analysed, it's evident that there are many common codes and conventions of the openings of thrillers. For example, a character is established, which suggests they are the main character and there also little dialogue used. Furthermore, the pace of editing differs- some of the thriller films have a fast pace of editing while others have a slow pace, which either juxtaposes the scene or links in with the scene. In addition to this, mise-en-scene is used to add to the character, mainly through facial expressions, which is reinforced through the variety of mid-shots and close-ups on the character used. Also, in all of the films analysed, the titles are similar; they are all white font, centred over a clip or black background, thus giving the audience no distractions and simplicity to read. Most significantly, in most of the films, very little dialogue is used, the character is shown through shots and the emotions are established through facial expressions, along with the non-diegetic background music that also adds tension. Straight cuts are also used a lot to juxtapose surroundings. Therefore, from the 5 thriller films analysed, it's clear to see that the codes and conventions are used to add anxiety and engage the audience subconsciously and instantly. Additionally, very little narrative is shown, but the establishment of the character and their emotion means that the audience already has an insight into the tone of the film, the narrative and the character.