Q1
Our media product uses the conventions of the thriller genre on several occasions - throughout the locations, the themes and genres etc. Starting off with location, the first footage shown after the institution title takes place at a dirty, empty walking path next to a train track. This involves the antagonist sprinting away after just murdering his twin brother, filmed at a canted angle with the darkness increased post production. Not only that, but the scene is shot with a grey sky and the antagonist is dressed in black shoes and a jumper with his hood up. This conforms to the typical atmosphere of the thriller/suspense, which usually consists of a darkened mise-en-scene and low saturation. Introducing the antagonist with his dark clothing allows the audience to realise that he follows Propp's 'villain' character type.
The isolating atmosphere with no people nearby nor trains creates an unsettling mood - fitting into the conventions of a thriller perfectly! The antagonist running via this empty path suggests that he doesn't want to be seen by anybody, in case he gets caught/questioned about his crime that he's just committed.
Disclosure is labelled to be a crime thriller, which is a sub genre that's known for violence, blood and weapons. Even though there were no weapons used throughout, blood was shown on the antagonists hands just after killing his brother, as well as verbal arguments between one of the protagonists and the antagonist. It's also important to note that as 3 teenagers at school, having a weapon such as a gun wouldn't be as realistic due to finances etc.
In terms of sound used in our thriller, the background music tends to create an 'eerie' atmosphere for the audience. As well as this, whilst the characters are speaking, there is minimal sound otherwise in the background - this was intentionally created to make it seem awkward and uncomfortable between the characters. As the sub-genre our of film is a physiological thriller, the sound used makes the audience questioning and asking themselves more and more about the plot.
In terms of sound used in our thriller, the background music tends to create an 'eerie' atmosphere for the audience. As well as this, whilst the characters are speaking, there is minimal sound otherwise in the background - this was intentionally created to make it seem awkward and uncomfortable between the characters. As the sub-genre our of film is a physiological thriller, the sound used makes the audience questioning and asking themselves more and more about the plot.
Our thriller challenges the stereotypes of adults committing the crimes as all three of the main characters involved are teenagers - this emphasises how fast technology is growing, with youngsters taking full advantage of it. Another way that Disclosure subverts forms of real media products is that it doesn't follow upon Propp's narrative theory. It could be argued that there are no protagonists as even though Mike is the murderer, Eve and Adelaide were fully aware of the crime after it happened - keeping it a secret between the 3 of them. Could this mean that they're all the antagonists?
It's important to note that not only does our product have to meet the conventions of a thriller, but conventions of a film opening as well. The way we have displayed this is by including conventions such as the BBFC certificate at the very start, our production company, our film title, and credit to the actors, music and directors etc.
It's important to note that not only does our product have to meet the conventions of a thriller, but conventions of a film opening as well. The way we have displayed this is by including conventions such as the BBFC certificate at the very start, our production company, our film title, and credit to the actors, music and directors etc.
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