In psychological thrillers, there
are many different conventions, such as the sets and settings, iconography
(props and costumes), characters, storylines/themes, music and dialogue of a
film.
In psychological thrillers, the
sets and settings are a major convention because the locations are a main focus
for the audience, as the sets and settings make a film what it is.
In psychological thrillers, the
characters are a major convention because they’re also a main focus for the
audience, as the characters contribute to make a film what it is.
In psychological thrillers, the
storyline/theme is a major convention because they work extremely hard to catch
the audiences eyes, in which a psychological thriller storyline/theme has a the
audience questioning themselves and wanting to know more.
In psychological thrillers, the
dialogue is a major convention as dialogue helps set the pace of a film,
helping the audience understand what is going on.
In psychological thrillers, the
music is a major convention as music helps create a sense of tension, in which
music is used in thrillers to help build up tension, which has the audience
questioning themselves, what will happen next.
In psychological thrillers, the
iconography (props and costumes) is also a major convention as the props and
costumes help categorise the film as a thriller, and the audience also question
what a character could do with a prop.
