- Main character has an intense relationship with alcohol – Include main character that doesn’t like alcohol or drugs (She, Non-stop)
- Uptight female character – Uptight male character, Female character who doesn’t show personality (Closer, Devil wears Prada)
- Sherlock-type figure – Don’t involve police or investigators (Taken)
- Face of villain isn’t uncovered until the end – Have the villain look like a normal person (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone)
- Authorities are useless and a random citizen saves the day – Have authorities knowing all along, working with the villain (The Purge)
Monday, 14 December 2015
Thriller Clichés
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More detail is needed here. How are these clichés used to appeal to specific target audiences? Are there any that are unavoidable? Can you explain how despite the use of clichés, this is still a popular genre and the films you have noted have been financially successful. Consider the specific target audience for these films.
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