Genre Research - Psychological Thriller

Psychological Thriller
- Sub Genre of Thriller, in which some aspects contrast against the codes and conventions of thrillers.

Codes and Conventions of Psychological  Thrillers

• Claustrophobic spaces
• Dark lighting - Dark to light contrast
• Foreshadowing
• Quick Paced Cuts
• Dramatic non digetic music 
• Aspects of Propps theory - Hero + Helper
• Ignites audiences mind
• Focus on both plot and character. (Thriller tends to focus just on plot.)
• Older characters -> Older audience (who seek more than just slasher horror.)

Research from [Wiki ] and from own research by watching films.

Themes surrounding the genre

• Reality
• Perceptions
• Mind
• Existence/purpose
• Identity
• Death