Foxed! (2013) - James Stewart



 a. Typical Thriller Sound: 

* Unusual music: To create tension, creepy music is frequently used in thrillers.

* Background sounds: Noises like echoes in a mine create a spooky atmosphere.

b. Typical Mis-En-Scène (CLAMPS) in Thriller: 

* Dim lighting: Shadows and low lighting accentuate mystery and suspense.

* Tight spaces: Tiny areas, such as subterranean mines, add suspense.

* Chic attire: Characters dress in attire appropriate for the dramatic setting.

c. Common Editing in Thriller: 

* Switching scenes: Going back and forth between different scenes builds up tension.

* Slow motion: During certain scenes, the film is slowed down to emphasize key moments.

* Flashbacks: Presenting historical events in a non-linear fashion adds interest.

d. A Few Thriller Film Examples: 

* Jonathan Demme's "Silence of the Lambs" (1991); 

* Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" (1960); 

* David Fincher's "Seven" (1995)

e. Elements of the Genre That I Like: 

* Plot twists: I love when thrillers surprise me with unexpected twists. 

* Cool cinematography: Visuals that make the movie intense and exciting.

f. Aspects of the Genre That I Find Unappealing: 

* Excessive violence: I find it offensive when excessive violence is used pointlessly 

* Uninteresting plots: I find thrillers that retell well-worn tales without adding anything new to the mix boring.

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