My powerpoint on the research that I had to conduct.

1. Thrillers (film genre) Megi Cara

2. History Became popular after the assassination of President Kennedy due to the rise in public fear at the time. Most consist of either psychological or paranoid elements as a way to engage the audience. Historic Connotations: “A thriller is villain-driven plot, whereby he presents obstacles that the hero must overcome” -Homers Odessy.

3. Common Characteristics Provide thrills and keeps the audience cliff-hanging at the "edge of their seats" as the plot builds towards a climax Tension arises when the character is placed in a menacing situation or a trap from which escaping seems impossible Thrillers mostly take place in ordinary suburbs/cities a thriller climaxes when the hero finally defeats the villain, saving his own life and often the lives of others. the compromised hero is often killed in the process

4. Character Profiles heroes in most thrillers are frequently ordinary citizens unaccustomed to danger traditionally men, however women lead characters have become increasingly common the hero must prevent the plans of an enemy rather than uncover a crime that has already happened. While a murder mystery would be spoiled by a premature disclosure of the murderer's identity, in a thriller the identity of a murderer or other villain is typically known all along

5. IconicThrillers

6. Famous Thriller Directors Scott has been nominated for three Academy Awards for Directing as well as Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. He won three British Academy Awards for the film Blade Runner.Hewas knighted in the 2003 New Year honours. In 2011, Scott is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Famous for his expert and largely unrivalled control of pace and suspense, and his films draw heavily on both fear and fantasy. The films are known for their droll humour and witticisms, and these cinematic works often portray innocent people caught up in circumstances beyond their control or understanding Alfred Hitchcock American Gangster (2007) Psycho (1960) Hannibal (2001) Rear Window (1950) G.I Jane (1997) Ridley Scott The Ring (1930)