Thriller Conventions

Fear of the unknown
Sound - to build up suspense/tension and atmosphere
Hero v villain
Subtle
Location - woods, abandoned house
Lighting - shadowy
Film Noir
Damsel in Distress/Vulnerable female
Flawed hero
Narrative - suspense restricted info
Flashback/Flashforward
Objectification of woman - voyeurism.

We intend to use some of these conventions in our psychological thriller;
Flash forward dream
Location - graveyard
Damsel in Distress/Vulnerable female
Lighting - shadowy
Sound to create suspense