Film Language

There are 5 main key elements which must be included in film language to make a great thriller movie. They are;

• Low Key Lighting

This is important as it creates shadows and silhouettes. Therefore we as the audience would see this person as an antagonist. It also creates mystery and suspense as to what is in the shadow. 

• Cliff Hangers 

These create mystery and suspense to the plot line. It also makes the audience interested in what they are watching and this will make them watch on. 

• Fast Editing

This creates a fast paced scene as if the editing is fast and choppy then the audience will get excited in what they are watching. 

• Antagonist and Protagonist

These characters are in most films made and creates the plot for the film. This is because you want to watch on to see if the antagonist wins or the protagonist defeats evil. 

• Sound

This will create the mood and the atmosphere of the scene and will make the audience feel a particular way as the music can either be parallel or contrapuntal to the scene.