What
are the conventions – expected (narrative , representations ,themes use of
micro element
Thriller
ü Tension -> for shadow ,
warning (impend ending doom)
ü Chasing -> bad and good ,
weakness
ü Dark time/setting
ü The twist of story ->
happy then sad
ü Often have task to do
objective
Horror
Threat is super natural Gore -> blood ->
extreme scare
Action
ü Less sophisticated plot
ü Action set pieces
ü Explosion and fighting
The protagonist will be seen
peril
Themes of identity are
common – mistaken identity , doppelganger , amnesia
The protagonist is fallible
(means not perfect) – has an Achilles
heels / weakness that is exploited.
The narrative countries upon
crime (theft/murder)
The antagonist ensnares the
protagonist in an increasingly complex web , leaving them helpless and isolated
The audience is placed in
the ambiguous position of vaguer
A series of enigma are
established and resolve at the end.
Theme of seeing , reflection
and mirroring
Micro-elements combine in a
build up suspense
Extra ordinary events in
ordinary situations
