Friday 14 January 2011

Codes And Conventions Of The 'Crime' Genre Of Thriller Films

Crime Thrillers

Protagonist
 Outsider, often have characteristics of antagonists.
Tragedy
 Motivation, line between right and wrong is blurred.
Variety Of Characters
 Gangs or pairs of criminals, dopey sidekick, eccentric.
Topics
 Often include crimes of a number of crimes; - Murder; Kidnap; Robbery.
 Narrative follows the planning and execution of crimes - not always successful.
                                                                  
        

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