Conventions of a thriller film

A convention is a way in which something is done. In this case, it's how a thriller film is made.

There are many conventions of thriller films. Most thrillers create:

• Anticipation
• Tension
• Anxiety
• Uncertainty 
• Excitement
• Suspense

The characters play a massive role in the thriller film. Most of the main characters are criminals, or may commit a crime during the film. This creates many themes such as crime and suspense, or maybe a bit of mystery.

The location also plays a massive part. Most of the film is usually set in a dark place to create suspense. The non-diagetic music played usually builds up a lot of tension. There are also many weapons used that are involved in the crimes, such as guns. Cars are also often used for 'getaways'.