The dictionary definition of a thriller is 'a book ,play or film that has an exciting story, often about solving crime.' Many thrillers fit this definition as ultimately, what the audience are looking for in this genre of film is excitement and suspense.
A thriller, in my opinion, should provide thrills and keep the audience on edge throughout the film as the plot develops and we find out all of the secrets the film possesses. There should also be dangerous situations, evil motives and mysterious characters in order to create a full on thrilling movie.
A quote from James Patterson's book Thriller:
"Thrillers provide such a rich literary feast. There are all kinds. The legal thriller, spy thriller, action-adventure thriller, medical thriller, police thriller, romantic thriller, historical thriller, political thriller, religious thriller, high-tech thriller, military thriller. The list goes on and on, with new variations constantly being invented. In fact, this openness to expansion is one of the genre's most enduring characteristics. But what gives the variety of thrillers a common ground is the intensity of emotions they create, particularly those of apprehension and exhilaration, of excitement and breathlessness, all designed to generate that all-important thrill. By definition, if a thriller doesn't thrill, it's not doing its job."
This quote offers a basic insight into what industry professionals expect to see in a thriller and I am going to attempt to include many of these things within my opening title sequence at the end of the course.
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