Tanika Singh

Representation

Emily Wilson:

Emily Wilson is a mixed race female and is the main character in the
opening sequence and is represented in a stereotypical way. Her ethnicity
is a counter type as the main character is usually White. She is
represented as a vulnerable girl, which is a typical convention that is seen
in thriller films. Emily is the character that is in trouble and is seeking help
which is another typical convention of a thriller film as girls are usually
shown as weak and in danger. She is shown as being terrified and
frightened of who she is trying to escape which again represents her as
weak and vulnerable.

Antagonists:

In our opening sequence, there are a group of antagonists of mixed

ethnicitys who are following Emily. This is a counter type as the main
characters are usually all White British/American. The group of antagonists
are portrayed stereotypically. They are shown to be brave and fearless
which is a typical trait for antagonists to have in thriller films. The
antagonists are all carrying weapons and are all masked which is
another typical convention seen in thriller films. This represents them as
scary and threatening characters.
Tanika Singh