Like other genres such as horrors, action and comedies, thrillers have generic codes and conventions. They are used to break down films and identify key features that are used to make it a specific genre.
Common conventions or a thriller are as following :
Mirrors, low key lighting, shadows, obstructive editing, quick cuts, changes in camera angle, tension music, flashbacks ,black and white and montages.Editing:The use of quick cuts. It is common for thrillers to use quick cuts, to create tension and quicken the pace. This allows the audience to make assumptions and create climax for viewers. Another editing technique is fading to black. This is used in thriller films usually when someone is unconscious or dying. Fade also adds suspense to a thriller, as the audience are unaware of what is about to happen next.
Sound:Non-diagetic/diagetic sounds are often used in thrillers to create suspense and tension. As well as music and voice overs.
Camera shots/movement: Tracking, zoom and Pan Shots are used camera movements in a Thriller; it gives a sense of suspense and builds climax for viewers.
Mis en scene:conventional mis en scene, would be low key lighting since there isn't a generic location. However, props that would be expected would be things like: Sharp objects, letters, mirrors etc.
Camera Angles:Low angle and the high angles are mainly used to show who is the victim or villain.
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