Codes and conventions of thriller films.

Thriller films have a lot of conventions and codes. Most of them use suspense and tension to draw you in. Often they start with a dark setting which is used to set the scene and make the viewer suspicious and curious as to what will happen next. Normally the directors are very skilful when presenting an enigma; this helps to build even more tension and in some cases confusion in the viewers mind. This can involve the viewer in the film as they are always questioning what they see. Dark colours and an eerie mood are often both used as scene setters, this is almost sometimes a tease for viewers as they get lured into a false build up. Unexpected plot twists and cliffhangers are also another common convention as its a way of always leaving your viewers wanting more. Sound effects including heartbeats, and music and also other conventions such as murder, violence, paranoia, kidnapping and many more all add to catch out and confuse the viewer and help make thrillers scary and enjoyable.