Across The Hall - Genre Task

Across the hall would be under the genre of a thriller film, this is because it has typical conventions that make a good thriller movie, this consists of the certain props that are used for example a gun and the neon lights from the TV that I the only light in the room so it makes it more the setting more tense and the room is dark, also the lights in the hotel is dim therefore creating a tense feeling for the audience. Another convention that makes the film a thriller is that there is a twist in the story, which creates a dangerous situation for one of the main characters and puts the audience at edge. ‘There is no rigid rules of inclusion and exclusion’ to make a thriller film, there are a lot of lisable items that come together to create a film. Another reason why the audience can tell that the movie is a typical thriller film is the use of the fake sweat that is put on the actors, this creates tension for the audience because we feel scared for the characters and we also feel a sense of panic. From the sweat we expect an action packed scene with fights and guns. Another convention for a thriller movie is the fast paced music and sound effects that create a sense of excitement and surprise to the audience, which is what ‘Across The Hall’ has got.