Monday, 7 November 2016

Which Thriller's Are My Own Personal Favourites and Why?

I have chosen my top three favourite Thrillers and have depicted them to express why I am so passionate about them. I have also provided a brief synopsis of each film to assist my reasons into my passion. 

The Usual Suspects (1995)- 
The film explores the interrogation of Roger Kint, a small 'con man' (one of only two survivors of a ship disaster), he tells an interrogator his excuses that led him (and others) to the boat, and about a strange crime boss Keyser Söze who ordered their work, however Kint's story unravels into a tangled web of complexity. 
I love this film because of the use of flashbacks and narration that is used throughout which entices the audience to the fine details. 


Cape Fear (1991)-When lawyer Sam Bowden intentionally withholds evidence that would clearly violent criminal Max Cady of rape, Max spends 14 years in prison. Following Max's release, knowing about Sam's withdrawal, he devotes the remainder his life to stalking the Bowden family. When ordinary attempts to stop Max collapse, Sam realises that he must act outside the law to protect his family.
This is probably my most favoured Thriller because of its clever use of soundtrack and sound effect to create tension, especially where Max Cady is not in shot. Once sounds accompanies the shot, the audience already knows he will eventually show, leaving the audience forever agitated. 


Fight Club (1999)-   Edward Norton (a depressed man who suffers from insomnia) meets a queer soap salesman Tyler Durden. He soon begins living in his filth-infested house after his previous apartment is destroyed. The two characters create an underground club, where men fight one another due to their mundane lives. The partnership unravels when Marla (a fellow support group crasher) attracts Tyler's attention.

This is also one of my preferred thrillers as it challenges the status quo in a way that younger audience can relate and understand to (hence why it is so popular). Also the acting in this film is so strong, which also allows a clear evaluation for young audiences. 

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