Subgenre is when a film has a set genre (in our film the set genre is Thriller) but it also has other kinds of techniques and storylines. Here are some examples:
Psychological – Red Eye
This film is a thriller because the action keeps you on the edge of your seat and the mind games played by the antagonist are what makes it psychological. We can tell its psychological thriller because of the score played, it tends to build up tension and get the audience uncomfortable so they can experience and empathise with the characters in the film.
Zombie – 28 Days Later
The unnerviningness of an empty world means that the thriller element of this film has been taken care of and the zombie ‘enemies’ are what, obviously, makes this film a zombie thriller. The misc-en-scene of a zombie thriller can make or break a film. Even though 28 days later had a small budget they still managed to get a real looking zombie in the film and it really set the scene for the audience in the film.
Crime – The Warriors
The fast paced action, and the fact that the whole film is spaced out over only one night gives this film a thriller feel, but the gangs, looting, stabbing and brawling are what makes The Warriors a Crime Thriller.
Drama – Panic Room
Elements of horror in this film are what give it the thriller label. The horror is minimal enough to make it not be classed as a horror. The misc-en-scene in the film helps classify it as a drama thriller because of the actors and actresses performences. Also the story line in a drama thriller will be less ‘ridiculous’ in comparison to a zombie thriller.
Psychological – Red Eye
This film is a thriller because the action keeps you on the edge of your seat and the mind games played by the antagonist are what makes it psychological. We can tell its psychological thriller because of the score played, it tends to build up tension and get the audience uncomfortable so they can experience and empathise with the characters in the film.
Zombie – 28 Days Later
The unnerviningness of an empty world means that the thriller element of this film has been taken care of and the zombie ‘enemies’ are what, obviously, makes this film a zombie thriller. The misc-en-scene of a zombie thriller can make or break a film. Even though 28 days later had a small budget they still managed to get a real looking zombie in the film and it really set the scene for the audience in the film.
Crime – The Warriors
The fast paced action, and the fact that the whole film is spaced out over only one night gives this film a thriller feel, but the gangs, looting, stabbing and brawling are what makes The Warriors a Crime Thriller.
Drama – Panic Room
Elements of horror in this film are what give it the thriller label. The horror is minimal enough to make it not be classed as a horror. The misc-en-scene in the film helps classify it as a drama thriller because of the actors and actresses performences. Also the story line in a drama thriller will be less ‘ridiculous’ in comparison to a zombie thriller.
Comedy – Pineapple Express
The plot of two men running from killers who after them is what Pineapple Express a Thriller, but the comedic use of cannabis in the story and the actors cast are what make it a comedy. Seth Rogen is a renowned comedy actor and the film is shot with a bright filter and high key lighting, so no dark thoughts are being projected and its just a light hearted film that can get you on the edge of your seats.
Documentary – Blair Witch Project
The way this movie is filmed (with handheld cameras) makes it a thriller as the audience is not used to it and it will cause discomfort. The handheld cameras also give the film a feel of a documentary.
Espionage – James Bond series
The James Bond series is classed as Espionage because of the face that James Bond works for M.I.5 and saves the world from calculated villains by using stealth. The score in Bond films are a major reason for the thrilling feeling in the series. The themes and content of James Bond films also support the fact that the film is an espionage thriller. In From Russia with Love the low key lighting from the temple scene also shows a dark mood for that moment in the film.
The plot of two men running from killers who after them is what Pineapple Express a Thriller, but the comedic use of cannabis in the story and the actors cast are what make it a comedy. Seth Rogen is a renowned comedy actor and the film is shot with a bright filter and high key lighting, so no dark thoughts are being projected and its just a light hearted film that can get you on the edge of your seats.
Documentary – Blair Witch Project
The way this movie is filmed (with handheld cameras) makes it a thriller as the audience is not used to it and it will cause discomfort. The handheld cameras also give the film a feel of a documentary.
Espionage – James Bond series
The James Bond series is classed as Espionage because of the face that James Bond works for M.I.5 and saves the world from calculated villains by using stealth. The score in Bond films are a major reason for the thrilling feeling in the series. The themes and content of James Bond films also support the fact that the film is an espionage thriller. In From Russia with Love the low key lighting from the temple scene also shows a dark mood for that moment in the film.
Our film is likely to be an espionage or action thriller because films like that really go hand in hand, we have no control over the natural light and in the winter the days are shorter so for the sake of practicality we will make a dark, moody film.
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