In a psychological thriller, usually a movie or a book, the emphasis is not on the plot but rather on the psychology of its characters. Like thrillers, the danger to the protagonist is emphasized, but in the particular genre of psychological thrillers. Suspense stems less from a physical threat but rather from a mental one. The protagonist perseveres against the antagonist often because of his or her mental qualities.

1950- Rear window was the main psychological thriller from the 1950’s. After Alfred broke his leg during a racetrack accident he had to use a wheelchair while he was recuperating. While he was looking out of his rear window he witnesses his neighbour murdering his wife.

1960- Another film called Psycho was released again by Alfred Hitchcock which was a highlight of the 1960’s. This film included one of thrillers greasiest scenes. Psycho is now considered Hitchcock's greatest films after mixed views on the film were reviewed and it won multiple awards.

1970’s- Night flight from Moscow is a French thriller made in 1973. It was produced and directed by Henri Verneuil.

1980’s- Dead ringers is a 1988 psychological drama film starring Jeremy Irons in a dual role as identical twin gynaecologists. This was a highlight film of the 1980’s directed by David Cronenberg.

1990’s- Stir of Echoes was a supernatural horror-thriller with aspects of a psychological thriller with aspects of a psychological thriller. The movie was directed by David Koepp.

2000’s- The Mist was amongst one of the best rated films of the 2000’s directed by Frank Darabont.

Most popular Psychological films in the last 40 years; • Straw Dogs (1971) Directed by Sam Pekinpah• The Machinist (2004) Directed by Brad Anderson• Irreversilble (2002) Directed by Gasper Noe• Memento (2000) Directed by Christopher Nolan• Black swan (2010) Directed by Darren Horonsky • Martyrs (2008) Directed by Pascal Laugier• Open your eyes (1997) Directed by Alejandro Amenábar• The shining (1980) Directed by Stanley Kubrick• I stand alone (1998) Directed by Gaspar Noé

One flew over the cuckoos nest is a significant movie as it concentrates on what was happening to people in insane asylums in America in the 1960’s. It was about the way psychology and psychiatry were being shown and approached. In the 1960’s there was a controversial movement towards deinstitutionalization ( the process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder.

Ted bundy- serial killer. At the time if this was a topic of the world news as it was a serious crime which attracted many people. They made a movie to show people about the seriousness of what has happened.

Burning bed- women who cant handle her husband beating her up kills him. This is a true story which could appeal to people which makes it believable which means people are more likely to watch it and it grabs their attention

The imposter appealed to many people also as when they made it this was also in the news aswell which appealed to more people as it was a true story.

• Weapons such as knives and guns to emphasise the extremity of the situation.• Blood• Low key lighting • Masks• Scars• Location- Normal setting for equilibrium. In the disequilibrium there is a more

isolated settings. Which could lead to a mental home or prisons for resolution. • Costumes- There would be a casual clothing which shows they are relatable

which makes it more believable. This would be used for the equilibrium but as it moves on to the disequilibrium they begin to change such as wearing tatty clothes which also could be black to change the mood of the scene and their appearance. If in the resolution they are in a mental home or prison they would also change due to the setting of the character.

• Non- diegetic- these sounds are normally added into the editing as sound effect. These are noises that the character cant hear themselves, but the audience can, this allows the plot to not be disturbed by the added music.

• Diegetic- This sound is conventionally used for characters are talking also it is what the characters can hear which is in the story to effect what is happening in the plot.

• Voice over- it is thought and feeling of a character presented through a voice which allows the audience to understand what the character is thinking .

• Close-up- to show emotion of the character or to show identity• long shot- to show the character in full which allows you to

see the whole costume. • Mid-shot- it is conventional that this is led on from a zoom to a

mid shot to show the mask as well as some of the costume to get the extremity of the situation.

• Two shot- This is used normally when there is a fight to show them both or there could also be a two shot to show one character behind another secretly.

• Establishing shot- This is normally used when they want you to show the setting which involves the audience so they know where the scene is taking place.

• Fast pace editing- This is used within a trailer to allow s many clips to be shown but at the same time not to give much of the story to ruin the resolution to keep the audience entertained.

• Shot reverse shot- This is used to show the transition between two characters mostly when they are having a conversation.

• Fade to black- This is used to create darkness and mystery to the trailer, signifying the end or death.

• Eyeline match- This is used to show what the character is looking at, could be a weapon for a person it is used so the audience can understand the scene from a characters perspective.

• Ellipsis of time- This is used within a psychological trailer as normally throughout there is a narrative that moves forwards in time, but parts could be taken out to shorten the time but the audience can still understand what is happening.

Gender: Male 43% Female 57%Age: 18-32Status: Students/ workersClass: Working class

Psychographic:• Go out with family/friends• Shopping• Listen to music and watch

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