Brilliantly written, perfectly timed and exquisitely performed, this flick has something to cater to the likes of every fan you can imagine.
In the above image you can see all of the conventions that make the perfect thriller. What comes to mind when you think of such a film? Dark or contrasting colours that bring the word 'scary' to the mind are oozing from this film in both appearance and name.
Of course there are some things you won't get from just looking at a picture, you'll see everything typical done in a new and pioneering way! From start to finish you'll see everything.
When you first watch the film you'll be watching a traditional film - titles done in white over a black screen with some incredibly non-diegetic music that forces you onto the edge of your seat: a position you'll probably be sitting in for the duration of the film. Similarly in movies such as Se7en you'll see alot of close ups combined with high and low angle shots. Straight away you'll know who the good guys and the bad guys are, in case you didn't already know!
Editing and sound are probably the next biggest conventions that make this film a thriller. Disconcerting music that certainly sets you on edge and creates the atmosphere thriller fans are accustomed to. The editing is enthralling because of the jump cuts leaving some events to the imagination - multiple things going on at once that we're unaware of. This, however, doesn't mean you won't be treated to the uniqueness we look for in modern cinematics. These techniques are often used to define relationships between characters and motives for action, which is a massive part of how the film plays.
Traditional yet different, simple yet complex, conventional yet unique - everything imaginable inside a little over two hours.
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