Genre is the category in which a film belongs to based on typical pattern of conventions that the audience may expect to see, included in the film. Typical thriller conventions might include eerie/creepy music, creaking doors and miserable weather conditions to create a cold, chilling, on-edge atmosphere. A sub genre is a film that belongs to one particular genre but borrows conventions from other genres of films. There are many different types of thriller sub genres such as political, romantic and horror hybrid thrillers. The most inspirational thriller sub genre for ideas of my groups future thriller opening, are physiological thrillers. One of the most inspirational for me is 'The Butterfly Effect' starring Ashton Kutcher. The main target audience of the film may be young people aged between 15-29. This may be because of the young good looking actors and the period of time of the leading protagonists life, in which these aged people may be able to identify with.
In the opening of 'The Butterfly Effect' there is a range of cinemotography, mise en scene, sound and editing that creates a dark and chilling atmosphere.This is inspirational to me as I like the idea of keeping my audience on edge while watching my thriller opening. I'd like to create a eerie, 'don't know what to expect' atmosphere, full of suspense. The Butterfly Effect does this, which is why it inspires me when thinking about my own thriller opening. For example the use of diegtic sound of heavy breathing and whispering along with high pitched music in the background, increasing in pitch and volume is something I will take in to consideration as I like the chilling effect it gives.
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