Angles, Shots, and Movements
High angle shots are used to make characters seem powerless.
Birds eye view gives the effect that whatever is shown appears to be vulnerable.
Close ups are used to show a character’s emotions and reactions to whatever is happening in the scene. Details are also emphasized.
Panning/tracking makes it look like a character is being followed. It also allows the viewers to have a view of what is going on. It builds suspense and tension for the film.
Tilted angles add a dramatic feeling and make it feel like the camera is the character.
Extreme long shots are used to show what something looks like as well as the atmosphere around it.
Low angle shots make viewers feel weak. It also shows how powerful an enemy is.
Zoom shots show a dramatic effect that creates fear of what is going to happen next.
Mis-en-Scene
Normal clothing is seen in the thriller genre. This adds realism to the film and makes viewers feel like they are being the character in the film.
There are many different forms of lighting. Low level lighting is used to show suspense and a mystery feeling. It also creates shadows to create fear and surprise to the audience. Color is sometimes used to show a connection to character’s emotions in the movie.
The setting for thriller movies is usually in a dark place, or claustrophobic spaces are used to make it seem like viewers are inside of a character’s mind.
Makeup is limited to thriller movies to make it seem more relatable for people. Messy/smudged makeup can also be seen to show that someone was crying/sad.
Props that are used can be weapons because there are fights that happen in these films.
Editing
Fast and slow-paced editing is commonly used in these films. This conveys emotion and creates suspense.
Fast cutting is used to allow the audience to predict what will happen.
Flashbacks and montages are also commonly used to show the audience an insight into the character
Sound
Diegetic sound is used to create a feeling of realism, an example of this being used would be a girl screaming or someone stepping on something.
Non-diegetic sound can make the film very suspenseful by adding a soundtrack/voiceover. The sound of a piano would make the scene feel dramatic.
Elements to use
Most shots and angles are essential for thriller movies. High angle shots, zoom angles, extreme long shots, and close ups would be necessary to create fear and suspense. A dark setting would be extremely helpful as well as dark and dim lighting.
Make-up will help with the dramatic effect as well as the costumes.
Elements to avoid
Non-diegetic sound can be a bit overused and takes away from the real effect. I would use less non-dietic and more diegetic sound.
There are also many props used in thriller movies so some props can be removed.
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