Sunday, 14 March 2010

Developments in the thriller genre

The genre of thriller has always adapted to meet the needs and demands of the audience. In the 1930s the popularity for the on screen 'gentleman detective' grew, featuring smooth witty men wearing fresh suits facing exotic adventures. In modern day the adoption of an exciting fast moving plot is deemed to be more enjoyable than a plausable storylines. The Bourne Supremecy (2004) is a modern day action thriller which presents the character as an action junkie who finds himself caught in a number of car chases and high energy fight scenes; a strong contrast to the characters of the 30's.

CGI is a development in film used for visual effects because computer generated effects easier to control than techniques such as making miniature models for effects shots or hiring more extras different shots. It alows un-imagineable shots with other technology capeable of being done. The use of CGI makes film making easier and to a certain extent cheaper as expensive sets do not need to be created.

Location of Shot

The locations of shot were chosen in the idea that they would create the feelings of fear and enigma. We also had the idea that we had a location that would bring up a sence of realisim, the use of this would fit in with the conventions of a thriller film. The use of the bathroom was a choice we made based on the connotations a bathroom can bring; audiences may think their bathroom is a comfortable and personal place to be in to do certain things. We wanted to turn this view on its head as our character in the bathroom is in the heaviest of distress and discomfort; making a huge step from realism to dramatic. We used two enclosed areas which would give the feeling of being isolated.

Dwayne Rapley Thriller Opening Sequence Evaluation