Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Seven remake


Narrative and subgenres of a thriller

Narrative

Omniscient is when the audience know everything about the character

Restricted is where the audience only knows what the character knows

Linear is where there is a clear beginning middle and end

Non-Linear is where the film plays flashbacks to throw the audience off track

Enigma code this is when it acts as an intriguing form of grabbing the audience’s attention. It works by gradually finding things out building up suspense and drama.

Subgenres

Sci-fi thriller

Involves many hi tech pieces of equipment to appeal to the audience’s eye.

Crime thriller

Involves a murder or robbery, builds up more suspense. Often focus on the criminals themselves than their crimes. Emphasis their actions on psychological effects.

Conspiracy thriller

Consists of a hero trapped in a powerful organization.

Supernatural thriller

Mixed with suspense and drama. The protagonist or antagonist has supernatural powers 

Disaster thriller

Uses natural disasters e.g. earthquakes volcanoes tsunamis. Follows one person or group who thrive to save mankind.

Political thriller

Relies on a hero to provide the stability of the government.

Psychological thriller

Plays on the audiences mind and uses mind games to reflect the protagonist’s thoughts.

Religious thriller

Unravel the good and bad points about religion. Plays on the conspiracies of religion.

Action thriller

This is where the film or program involves a lot of enemies and fighting.