Conventions of a thriller clip are features that are typical to thriller films and make them different from other genres such as action or comedy, this clip from 'The conjuring' shows many different conventions which I will analyse in this blog.
A handheld camera shot is used when the girl looks up to the wardrobe, this is used to make the evil girl seem scary because it puts the audience in her position, also because the shot starts low, it makes the little girl seem vulnerable. This is conventional to thrillers as many thriller films make audience shocked and scared, also in thrillers it is typical for the victim to seem helpless and vulnerable to any sort of attack like the evil girl in this particular clip.
Low key lighting is used in this clip in the girl's room, this lighting is used to create mystery of what could be hiding in the darkness such as an evil girl in this clip. Also it creates suspense as we can't see clearly and expect something to make us jump or very scared. Because it is night time, this automatically makes the audience on edge as most scary things are associated with night time and darkness. This use of low key lighting is typical of a thriller as it creates tension, and makes the audience curious of what is going to happen, and who is in the darkness.
A reaction shot is used when the evil girl jumps off of the wardrobe, when the evil girl is seen in the shot, loud music is played and the camera jumps to a close up of her face. This is used to shock the audience and scare them as the girl looked sinister. The element of surprise is used in thrillers to involve the audience so that they share the same emotions as the victim in the film which is also exciting for them. This is conventional to the thriller genre as directors like to involve the audience and excite them like in this clip.
In my research into conventions of thriller films I have found that many different elements are used to involve and shock the audience such as tension, suspense and surprise.
You have shown a good understanding of the conventions analysed and explained what their purpose is within the clip. You have used the PEER format for the most part but need to explain how the audience builds a relationship with the characters through these conventions.
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