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American psycho assessments (Thriller sub-Genres+ )

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American p sy cho  American psycho is an American black comedy slasher movie that was set in the 180s .  The movie is known to be a comedy movie in the form of  dark humour  which is a great way to narrate the source of humour . It's classified as psychological thriller , the reason why I believe so is because  is because it plays with the audience 's mind . Watching the movie as an audience it makes me question myself a lot knowing it wouldn't give me any questions. This movie  uses a lot of comedies in order to present   certain parts that might seem insecurities by making you laugh this is also known as blood -curdling psychological thriller. This is when men seem to be insecure and  also talks about   their obsessions over materialistic  things .This  then present a sense of realistic as it  reflect to what humans would  normally do or would normally find  hard to discuss . This movie is consider to have differen...

Thriller Sub-Genres

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Thriller Sub-Genres

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   Sub -Genres  Sub-Genres This  present all the broad features of genre, but have a few more specific conventions which links them into a tighter subgenre.  For instance ,in horror ,you could have a slasher or a monster movie. Thriller Sub-Genres    Action Thriller  A subgenre  of actions and thriller film in which the protagonist faces dangerous opponents ,obstacles, or situations that must be overcome ,usually in actions environment. A race against the clock, a lot of crime, and a strong antagonist are typical elements of actions thrillers. Comedy Thriller  A genre that combines elements of comedy  and thriller , a combination of humour and suspence or action. Conspiracy  In which the hero/ heroine confronts a large, powerful group of  enemies whose true extent only s/he recognize. Crime Thriller  This particular genre is a hybrid of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a success...

Conventions of a Thriller B + Hitchcock Questions

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                                                          Alfred   Hitchcock The Master of the Thriller : Alfred Hitchcock ( 1899-1980) was an  English  director and filmmaker. His very famous  for his thriller  movie. And  known to be popular ''Master  of  suspense .''  Most of his film  were made in Hollywood , but  he is actually from Leytonstone . He made more than 40 movies which is seen as thrillers . His film are also considered now at days to be the best in the genre. How did Hitchcock create suspense? He  believed  that by increase  the suspense level  was by having  the  camera  looking for  something or  someone  suspicious . This would then make the audience feel like they involve in solving mystery , and also feel...

Conventions of a thriller B

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Conventions of a Thriller B Thriller movie A thriller  is a type of genre in which uses many different  aspects to keep  you on the edge of your seat . These aspects consist of suspension, unexpected element or even tension within a story line . A thriller is a type of genre where you cannot lose focus on what is happening, simply because of how uncertain the outcome could be .  Thriller Conventions facts: They got a quite murder often or some other type of criminal . Has a clear antagonist.  The aspect  to keep audience in suspense.  Most of the time set in a normal, urban location .It makes audience feel suspense  for the audience  surrounding are familiar . Violent content is usually seen.  instead of having supernatural or extra terrestrial explanation The enigma has rational .  We often notice the link between the protagonist and antagonist  which is often  seen during the film. Most of t...

Convention of a thriller A

 Conventions of a thriller A Sub-Genre :  is a genre that is within a genre, or a theme . Is  the category that is subdivision  therefore bigger or smaller  genre . Conventions - are closely connected to the audience expectations of a media product . Examples of conventions : Narrative structures  Cause and effect Character construction. Point of View  Themes