Convention of Thrillers

-weapons/violence - use of guns,knifes

-realistic story lines so they relate to the audience

-crime/drama

-hero and villain share similar characteristics (se7en-somerset/doe/mills)

-hide identity of antagonist (dark side/shadows/shot of back)

-mirrors

-non diabetic sounds to create tension

-quick jump cuts

-urban/ suburban areas

-foreshadowing

-quiet diabetic sounds (breathing/footsteps)

-complex narrative

-collateral

-vulnerable protagonist

-moral hero

-immortal character

-unpredictability

-cliffhangers

-close ups of face/expressions/body parts