CODES AND CONVENTIONS OF: PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS AND BLACK COMEDY

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
A psychological thriller is a specific sub genre of the popular thriller theme exhibited in a number of feature length films The characters psychological state is the driving force of the plot line, rather than the plot line driving the characters psyche

THEMES
Reality Characters often struggle to determine what is real and what is not Mind The mind is explored mainly via the first person narrative, revealing inner conflict and the characters emotional state Identity Characters often doubt who they are or what purpose they are serving, and so set out to discover themselves Perception Often a characters perception of the world is revealed to be different to that of others with a more sound state of mind Death Characters often have a fear and or fascination with death and the dead

BLACK COMEDY
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. These films are designed to entertain the audience through amusement, and often work by exaggerating characteristics of real life for humorous effect. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending

THEMES
Anarchic comedy

Gross-out
Parody Romantic comedy Screwball comedy

Slapstick