Conventions of a Crime Thriller

• Crime is introduced at the start of the film.
• Takes place in a realistic and recognisable setting.
• Silences are commonly used to exaggerate isolation.
• The Protagonist is intelligent this allows him to solve the crime.
• The protagonist clashed with another character this becomes a running storyline through the film.
• Dim and dark lighting is used to create a sense of mystery.
• Protagonist has a troubled past. This past becomes relevant to the plot.