Introduction
The task
that I have been set is to create an opening sequence for a film. I have chosen
the genre of psychological thriller. I chose psychological thriller as I felt
it has a wide audience appeal, which ranges over both genders and a large
number of age groups. I also think that psychological thriller will give me the
opportunity to break and challenge many stereotypes which are commonly used in
this genre. I would like to attempt to push the boundaries of enigmas’ and
experiment with representation of mental illness.
What is
psychological thriller?
Psychological
thriller is a sub-genre of thriller, it includes a heave focus on the unstable
emotional states of the characters. It also combines mystery and thriller into the plot.
The reason
that I choose psychological thriller over psychological horror is due to the
deeper story lines of thriller. I feel that thriller’s deeper meaning and
higher levels of suspense allow the psychological aspects to be explored on a
deeper level, when compared to the more comical horror genre. Horror is
commonly more comical and includes less enigmas’. Thrillers are aimed at a more
educated audience, due to the deeper plots and story lines.
Psychological
thrillers use a lot of enigmas to create a high level of suspense. These
enigmas are often used to create very complex plots. The more popular films in
this genre often challenging the stereotypes that people have regarding mental health
patients.
Due to the
mental health aspects the genre is aimed the age bracket of audience that can
understand the problems and issues featured. I think that this would be aged 16
and above. I think that it is a genre that is enjoyed at any 16+ age, due to the
more challenging story lines The genre is aimed at both genders, although so
films tend to lean towards a gender. For example “Fatal Attraction” is more
aimed at females due to the romantic aspects or the plot. Whereas “Shutter Island” would appeal more to males
due to the fight scenes.
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