Crime and Thriller Genre
Crime drama is one of the most enduring, popular genres, not just on TV but also novels, films and theatre. Its engaging narrative offers a space for debates about policing, criminality, gender, race and social and cultural values. The following are key elements of the genre all of which can be seen as contributing to audience pleasures of watching crime dramas: Resolution to a mystery, Question of morality, about innocent and guilt. Crime is a genre that revolves around the action of a criminal
mastermind. For example, crime films usually revolve around the criminal himself. Some crime films will have a storyline
that follows the criminals victim, yet others follow the person in
pursuit of the criminal. Crime genres are usually
fast paced and a sense of mystery from either the plot or characters to create suspense within the film.
An example of a crime thriller film would be Silence of the Lambs (Dir. Johnathan Demme, 1991). The Silence of the Lambs is about an FBI agent developing a relationship with the notorious serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lector, in order to gain Lector’s assistance in the hunt for another serial killer.
An example of a crime thriller film would be Silence of the Lambs (Dir. Johnathan Demme, 1991). The Silence of the Lambs is about an FBI agent developing a relationship with the notorious serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lector, in order to gain Lector’s assistance in the hunt for another serial killer.
A thriller usually consists of a battle between the protagonist character and the antagonist, when there is a disruption in the equilibrium. Then the story shows a chain of bad events building tension and suspense for the climax. The aim of the protagonist is to restore justice, while the antagonist seeks to destroy it. A thriller Film is a genre that revolves around anticipation and suspense. The aim for thrillers is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats throughout the movie. This genre revolves around a problem faced by the main character or hero this could be an escape, a mission, or a mystery. The main trait within a thriller genre is to create a sense of danger around the main character.
An example of a thriller film would be The Great Escape (Dir. John Sturges, 1963). The Great Escape is about allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their numbers, who escape from a German camp during World War II.
An example of a thriller film would be The Great Escape (Dir. John Sturges, 1963). The Great Escape is about allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their numbers, who escape from a German camp during World War II.
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