Codes and Conventions of Romance:
- Boy meets girl scenario
- Love/romantic symbols such as hearts, chocolates and stars etc.
- Typical happy ending
- Non-diegetic music
- Often set in a well known city
- A story that the audience can relate to
- Emotions and empathy
- In most romantic films there is often a third person or a villain in the way of love
- Usually some kind of conflict followed by reconciliation
- Typical romantic film would include sexuality, status, gender and relationships.
- Usually aimed at female audience.
Codes and Conventions of Thriller:
- A thriller often consists of a battle between the protagonist and the antagonist when there is a disruption in the equilibrium.
- There is always a villain and a hero (good v. bad)
- Suspension
- Enigma codes are used to create suspense.
- Low key lighting
- Quick cuts
- Tension building non-diegetic music.
- The antagonist often has a hidden identity which the the audience will uncover as the film progresses.
- The main role of a thriller film usually goes to a male character.
- Often thriller films happen to have young people in them to appeal to a greater audience.
Themes in Thriller Films:
- Terrorism
- Conspiracies
- Revenge
- Heist
- Obsession
- Mind games
- Stalking
- Assassination
Themes in Romantic Films:
- Relationships
- Love at first sight
- Sexual and passionate love
- Obsession
- Romance
- Sacrifice
- Tragedy
- Obstacles
Similar Trailers:
- Focus (2015) - thriller elements
- The Fault In Our Stars (2014) - romantic elements
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