Conventions Of A Thriller

A crime is the centre of the narrative.
A complex narrative structure, containing false paths, clue and which results in a resolution
A protagonist, who is systematically dis-empowered and drawn into a web of intrigue by the antagonist.
Extraordinary events taking place in ordinary, everyday situations.
Identity themes such as mistaken identity,
Themes of mirroring
Themes of voyeurism
The protagonist possesses a 'flaw' which is exploited by the antagonist
Titles of the films often reflect an aspect of the pro/antagonists psychological state
Near the end of the film, there is often a scene/s in which the protagonist is in peril.
Mise-en-scene which mirros the protagonist's plight.