Thriller film coursework questions

1. What is the purpose of the opening to a film?

The purpose of an opening to a film is to establish the mood and visual character of the film. It sets the scene and gives an overall idea of what the film is about.

2. What techniques can a director use to create suspense in a film?

Directors use techniques such as music and lighting to create an atmosphere and suspense.

3. How do you think a thriller film is defined?

It’s a film in which ordinary objects, places and people become more sinister.

4. What films can you think of that would fit into the thriller genre?

Shutter Island

Identity

Panic Room

The Lovely Bones

Aliens

5. The thriller film can be divided into sub-genres- what different types of thriller films do you think exist?

The sub-genres include murderous passion, psycho traumatic, identity, political, innocent on the run and film noir or neo noir.