It's all about the information given or withheld from the audience that can build anticipation. Suspense thrillers are some of the most entertaining films to watch. The anxiety-inducing genre can keep an audience on the edge of its seat as the main character slowly descends into isolation and paranoia grows. No other filmmaker was as masterful at crafting suspense as the late Alfred Hitchcock, who often employed a kind of psychological suspense for the audience in each of his films. When it comes to creating suspense, Hitchcock has three lessons that can help you focus on what information is important for a scene to create a level of desired suspense from your audience. By understanding how to create suspense, you’ll be able to write a great thriller that Hitchcock would approve of. Know the difference between mystery and suspense Although there are similar elements to mystery and suspense, their purposes are completely different. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 5 April, 2022