Friday, 23 October 2015

Thriller Trailers


Thriller Trailers:

 What sort of narratives/themes is typical to thrillers?

  • Sicario - Drug/Crime related, Some sort of quest
  • The Walk - lots of suspense, idea of doubt/uncertainty, back story featuring romance, ticking clock scenario, pre-determined identities
  • San Andreas - Disaster/Eco Thriller, worst case scenario and mildly realistic
  • Legend - Typical gangster styled film - period (1960's in America)
  • Bridge of Spies - Spy/Legal/Political

What enigmas are created/resolved?

  • The Walk - Plays on fears, life/death scenario
  • Crimson Peak - Past coming to life, haunted
  • Bridge of Spies - War/conflict/espionage

What mise-en-scene is typical?

  • Sicario - Mexico, desert, urban, realistic, guns for props
  • Crimson Peak - Creepy, deserted old house full of mystery's
  • Legend - 1960's in America, American Mafia involved, stereotypical props used in that period
  • Bridge of Spies - 1960's, true story

What sort of roles do the characters play?

  • Sicario - Female lead, Crime, Resourceful, good cop/bad cop
  • Crimson Peak - Heroic male, Female lead: not very powerful
  • Legend - 2 characters, 1 actor, mischief causing

Trailers of Thriller movies:
Spectre
The Walk
Legend
Kill Your Friends

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