Mise en scene techniques used in Thriller films

Thriller films are usually high budget and can therefore afford to have expensive props and settings.

Props

In the film the Da Vinci Code in the poening scene where the man is being chased by a hooded figure, the painings on the wall are focused on and this gives the impression of them watching what's occuring. This is intersting because it makes the audince think that the portraits are watching them too. This is a good idea for a Thriller film.



Setting
The setting of a Thriller film is very important. In the film 'The Usual Suspects' the characters are on a boat which gives the impression of being far away from civilisation. This can be very effective for a Thriller film as it is a spooky setting.