Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Thriller film: Definition



A thriller film is characterised by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must "thwart" the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped villains. Part of the allure of thrillers comes from not only what their stories are about, but also how they are told. High stakes, non-stop action, plot twists that both surprise and excite, settings that are both vibrant and exotic, and an intense pace that never lets up until the adrenalin packed climax.

Today, thriller novels provide a rich literary feast embracing a wide variety of worlds - the law, espionage, action-adventure, medicine, police and crime, romance, history, politics, high-tech, and religion.

The Thriller fiction genre, sometimes called suspense fiction, is a genre of literature that typically entails fast-paced plots, numerous action scenes, and limited character development. One example is that: the hero, who may even be an ordinary citizen drawn into danger and intrigue by circumstances beyond their control faces danger alone or in the company of a small band of companions.


The structure of a thriller can vary, although it is usually the same. We usually start with a pre-existing equilibrium where the protagonist is not living in fear or any danger, however as the investigation goes further there is usually problems which encounter which are resolved at the end of the film.

Furthermore, a thriller film is regularly an investigation which is carried out by the police or another type of authority. The investigation progresses as the film continues, there are more clues which are carried out, and the paradox becomes clearer to the audience.




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