Thriller Conventions

Emotions and feelings caused by Thrillers

Suspense
Tension
Uneasiness
Anxiety
Excitement
Thrill

Themes

Crime
Mind games
Criminal acts
Stalking
Investigating
Spies
Criminals themselves

Characters

Villains- 

• Prisoners
• Stalkers
• Typically have some type of deformity
• Shady
• Male

Heroes-

• Ordinary citizens
• Have a job accustomed to danger e.g policeman, spies
• Friendly
• Audience are argued to like them throughout the film