Conventions of a thriller

What is a Thriller?  

• Definition- "A novel, play or film with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage."

Conventions of a thriller?

• A bit of action
• A bit of horror
• Something that puts the audience on edge
• Increasing tension throughout 
• Something abnormal or peculiar 
• Narrative often based around a crime 
• Challenging obstacles that need to be taken on
•  A mystery that needs to be solved 
• A protagonist
• An antagonist
• Must have a narrative enigma 
• Has to be engaging so that the audience don't lose interest