Crime Thriller Research

Crime & Thriller Research

A crime thriller is a sub genre for thriller. The movies which are produced within the genre of thriller are characterised and typically defined by moods in which they elicit, in order to give viewers an intense feeling of tension and suspense which is built throughout the movie as it uses fast paced editing to create a sense of mystery, excitement, surprise, anticipation. 

Crime thriller films resolve around the action of the criminal or follows the criminals victims and explores different methods depending on how all the characters are portrayed. Furthermore, they usually focus on a climax which is contained throughout the plot of the film in ore of keeping the audience involved and on the edge of their seats and interested within the film. It further creates suspense as it builds up to something pleasurable happening within the film in which this evokes a feeling of apprehension and anxiety towards to the audience. Another point to reflect upon crime thriller films is that they always contain a specific character within the plot which acts as the protagonist, who is the main focus within the film. Although, the film will also contain an antagonist which represents opposition against the protagonist. Therefore, this reflects that there is a battle between the two characters when there is a disruption in the equilibrium. The aim of the protagonist is to act as hero as he/she has to restore justice whereas, the antagonist aims to destroy this. 

An example of a crime thriller film which is similar to our film is 'Silence of the Lambs'. The narrative reflects that a young F.B.I cadet must receive help of a manipulative cannibal killer which will act as the protagonist within the film to help capture another serial killer. Within this film many media and film production features will be used such as, mise - en scene through the use of low key lighting to create a warm and terrifying atmosphere to create suspense upon the viewers. Also, the significance of darkness reflects a sense of absence presence, danger and unhappiness. This film follows all the conventions of a crime thriller as it uses fast paced editing to display a sense of excitement and anxiety to the audience.

Other examples of successful crime thriller films include, 'Se7en' and 'Atomic Blonde' which encouraged and influenced us to produce a film with conventions of thrillers in with the role of a female protagonist.