Camera Angles
One technique most thrillers share is the use of camera angles - they are often deployed to conceal identities, for example, the use of a birds eye view shot does not disclose a persons identity as their face is not shown, however, their surroundings are made clear. This technique is used to build suspense and uncertainty, evoking an inquisitive psychological hunger from the audience who demand to know more in order to deconstruct the plot. Similarly, extreme close ups are used as to disclose as little information as possible. A classic example of this is a focus on a specific object, or most notably, an eye from a face - obscuring one's identity. Low angled shots are generally used to represent characters of less importance.
Plot
A thrillers plot must be somewhat distorted, ostensible in a way to retain suspense. The plot must be revealed gradually. A bold move in the film industry was made when Hitchcock whilst directing "Psycho" (1960) decided the star name and main character is killed off by Michael, leaving the audience perplexed as to how the film will culminate.
Characters
Conventions
Subcategories
Romantic Thrillers: Hitchcock's 1958 direction of "Vertigo" is exemplary in manifesting the key themes
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