When watching some films, viewers from the very beginning guess how the story ends. But this is clearly not about the thriller. The genre of cinema, in which the atmosphere is tense to the limit, amazes with unexpected plot twists and the original ending. That is why it is so popular.
What is a thriller?
This genre originated in the last century. And during this time he managed to survive the heyday, decline and the period of rebirth. Now thrillers are gaining more and more popularity among the audience. And the reason for this is a large number of puzzles to be solved during the development of the plot.
Thriller is a genre that is designed to keep the viewer in suspense from the first to the last minute. Special emphasis is placed on emotions when viewing. And this is not a bright sadness, like in melodramas, or the homeric laughter of comedies. Such films cause excitement, experience and even fear. The deeper the viewer plunges into the story, the more successful the plot is considered.
Thriller films often end in completely unexpected ways. Or the final in them remains open, allowing viewers to come up with what they like best. However, high-quality paintings do not leave anyone indifferent. Thrillers "infect" their atmosphere.
At the junction of genres
To some extent, a small fraction of the thriller is present in each film, because the paintings tend to unexpected plot twists and intrigue. However, of course, the proportions in each case are different. This feature made directors experiment with thrillers, creating new films at the intersection of genres.
Most often, this type of movie is combined with horror. They are so closely intertwined that many already confuse them. Horrors, as a rule, are distinguished by the presence of some kind of supernatural forces, which become the causes of the troubles of the heroes. Sometimes in the course of the narrative, the thriller turns into a mystical story. But sometimes behind all the events is a man of flesh and blood.
Like horrors, gothic novels are often combined with thrillers . A feature of the latter is a special atmosphere created by locations. The action takes place in ancient mansions, castles, gloomy forests and valleys. And how can you do without the intensity of emotions?
Thriller is a genre that combines with most others. For example, drama. Man is so little studied that his world to this day remains a mystery. Secrets of the psyche, dark memories and traumas of the past often become the central themes of the plot of the film, in which dramas and thrillers intertwine. The description of the genres comes down to the fact that both should evoke strong emotions. And so it turns out.
Thriller and comedy? Why not. In modern cinema, even such hybrids appear. As a rule, humor in such comedies is “black”. Some of these paintings even fall into the list of classic ones.
As a rule, only full-length paintings are known. But there are also thriller series. Over the course of several seasons, a story unfolds, which makes viewers freeze in delight and interest.
A feature of such paintings is that the finale can become known only after a few years. Among them are the series Supernatural, Breaking Bad, Twin Peaks, Dexter, and many others. Some have already been finished, and their finale is known to the audience. Others are in the process of shooting. But there are those that are undergoing rebirth. And this means that interest in the genre does not fade away.
Classics of the genre
As in any other direction, in a huge number of shot thrillers, some pictures stand out. They have already become classics. They are loved in different countries and reviewed many times. They inspire new stories.
Standing thrillers appeared in different decades. You can find such among the paintings of the last century, and among modern ones. However, the most popular films are
A. Hitchcock. Sometimes this director is considered the founder of the genre. Under him, thrillers reached their peak. And now they are reviewing the pictures that Hitchcock once shot. Stars flashed for the first time in them, which then reached world fame. And also plots were played that brought the idea to many new ones.
But there are other paintings that the audience liked.
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Malcolm Crowe was confronted with a variety of problems in the psyche of children. He worked in medicine for a long time. Nothing seemed to surprise him. But once, a child psychologist was asked to help Cole.
A nine year old boy claims to see ghosts. Dead people are not able to avenge themselves; the whole load of their emotions is brought down on young Cole. Malcolm has a long way to go from a person who does not believe in the boy’s stories to an open personality. After all, it was on the man’s shoulders that the duty fell on helping Cole.
The Others (2001)
Like the horror genre, the thriller is often built around child characters. The film "Others" was no exception.
Charming young woman Grace has to deal with the terrible ailment of her children - they are allergic to sunlight. The girl and the boy have to live behind the curtains drawn up and hide, while the day reigns outside. In addition, children are very shy. They are afraid even of their own mother, constantly repeating the story of how she once offended them.
Grace will not be easy. She looks forward to her husband returning from the war, hoping that then for them a better life will come for all. In the meantime, she hires a family to serve and help manage the management of a large house. But these new residents will completely change the life of Grace and the children, revealing their terrible secrets.
Lovely Bones (2009)
The list of thriller films loved by the audience consists of many different stories. Among them are those that will amaze with their unusual composition. So the film “Cute Bones” was shot by the most popular director Peter Jackson, who introduced the world of the trilogy “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”.
Susie is fourteen years old. She is dead. The girl was raped and killed by her neighbor. No one suspected that a quiet and modest man who enthusiastically builds huts in the backyard, killed a dozen girls. But Susie after her death did not go to the next world. She had the opportunity to observe the life of her family. Behind how native people experience the death of their beloved girl. Despite her early departure from the living world, Suzy will have to make a difficult choice and finish what she did not have time.
Fight Club (1999)
Not always involves the intervention of otherworldly thriller forces. The genre is much wider than it is used to represent. So in the movie “Fight Club” the heroes will not encounter anything but themselves.
The main character is an ordinary clerk, no different from thousands of others. He works in an office, suffers from insomnia and makes plans for what to spend his salary on. But, living this life, he feels that he is wasting his years in vain. True, he cannot escape from this circle, nor find his own meaning of life. Exactly until he meets Tyler.
Soap seller completely changes the life of the protagonist. The philosophy of his life is very different from the generally accepted. He believes that self-improvement is the task of weak, worthless creatures. Strong personalities choose self-destruction. So they fill their lives with pain, arranging fights in uninhabited places. It turns out that not only they are ready for such a path.
However, this could not continue for a long time. Both the main character and his friends face much more serious trials than fights.
Island of the Damned (2009)
The atmosphere is very important in the movie. Thrillers also require special scenery, pace of narration and the spirit that pervades the story. This is especially felt in the film "Island of the Damned."
Two American bailiffs are invited to one of the smallest islands in Massachusetts. He is all busy with a huge psychiatric clinic, which contains especially dangerous criminals recognized as insane. The island seems completely impregnable, and the hospital is reliable. However, one of the patients somehow escaped from it. The main character is instructed to find the woman alive or dead. But the task is complicated by the fact that the storm begins. Therefore, communication with the outside world is broken, and the opportunity to sail away from the island disappears.
During the investigation, the protagonist and his comrade will have to face many terrible secrets. But will they be able to leave the island or forever remain his captives?
Disappeared (2014)
The opportunity to see what is so difficult to meet in real life is famous for cinema. Thrillers give those emotions that people lack. And, of course, they amaze with unexpected plot twists. One of these films was the disappeared thriller.
The first anniversary of the couple, the main characters of the picture, was approaching. And, when everything was ready, the main hero of the occasion was gone. Traces of resistance and blood in the couple’s house indicate that the spouse is to blame. However, he denies his communion, although no one believes him. And then the man decides to find his spouse on his own. Left evidence is a reference to the game, which the young woman always arranged for her husband’s companions. But what will be the finale of this game?
“Dirt” (2013)
Police Officer Bruce Robertson cannot be called a hero. He indulges in promiscuous sexual relations, drinks a lot, uses drugs and uses illegal methods to investigate the matter. However, this person also has a dream. Bruce wants to be an inspector. He believes that then his beautiful wife will understand that Robertson is still capable of something, and will return to him.
However, what is true, and what remains only Bruce's fantasy caused by his developing craziness and drugs? The answer may be completely unexpected. "Dirt" can not be called an easy film that will appeal to absolutely everyone. However, he certainly will be remembered.
The list of thriller films that can surprise even the most sophisticated viewer is huge. No matter how many paintings come out in this genre, it remains one of the most popular. After all, thrillers can not get bored.