Thriller Suspense Twist and Drama Genres: While watching a movie or web series, you must have often heard words like 'thriller', 'suspense', 'twist' and 'drama'. Many times people consider all these to be the same story but in reality their meaning and their function in the story are different. Some films are called thriller, some are called suspense drama, while in some films a sudden twist changes the course of the entire story.
The interesting thing is that thriller, suspense, twist and drama can be present in the same film. But then the question arises that what is the difference between these four? What makes a story a thriller, how is suspense created, what is a twist and what is the real meaning of drama? Let us understand in simple language.
First of all understand what is thriller?
Thriller is a story genre whose main objective is to create thrill, tension and uneasiness in the audience. In a thriller film, the story progresses in such a way that the viewer constantly wants to know what is going to happen next. In such films, crime, murder, police investigation, chase, danger, mystery or any big problem are often made a part of the story. But mere crime does not make a film a thriller. The real thing is to present the story in such a way that the audience remains in constant tension. For example, if in a movie a person is in danger and the audience knows that there is a dangerous person behind him, then the thrill of the movie will arise from whether that person will survive or not.
What is suspense?
Now let's talk about suspense. Suspense means the excitement of knowing the answer to a question or mystery. Suppose a murder takes place at the beginning of the film, but it is not told who committed the murder. After this the story progresses and the viewer starts doubting different characters. Now the question in the viewer's mind is – who is the murderer? This wait and excitement is suspense. Suspense is not only in murder mystery. Suspense can also be created about a secret of a character, the real reason behind an incident, the identity of a person or an impending danger. The biggest difference between thriller and suspense is that thriller can be a complete genre, whereas suspense is an important element that makes the story exciting.
Then what is the twist?
Twist means such an unexpected turn in the story, which changes the viewer's thinking till now. Suppose in the entire film you feel that one character is the villain. But in the end it turns out that the real truth was something else. Or the person you thought was a victim turns out to be part of a bigger secret. This is called the twist of the story. The specialty of a good twist is that it surprises the first time you watch it, but after thinking later, the viewer understands that its hints were already present in the film. This is the reason why in many films, after the twist is revealed, the audience wishes to watch the film again, so that they can recognize the clues which they had ignored the first time. However, every twist does not necessarily come at the end of the story. There can be many small and big twists in the middle of the film also.
What is the meaning of drama?
On hearing the word drama, people often think that it only means crying or family quarrels. But in film language, drama is a much bigger genre than this. Drama is a story in which the characters' emotions, relationships, conflicts and their decisions are an important part of the story. For example, in a family there are differences of opinion between a father and a son. Both love each other, but their thinking is different. The story progresses around their relationship, conflicts and emotions. This could be drama. Similarly, drama can also be present in a love story, a family story, a courtroom story or a film based on a social issue. That means drama does not just mean crying or being emotional, but the emotional and human struggle between the characters.
Can these four things happen in one film?
Yes. This is the most interesting thing. A film can be a thriller at the same time, it can have suspense, it can have many twists and there can also be tremendous drama in it. We can take 'Drishyam' as an example. The film is an attempt to save the family, hence there is emotional drama in it. Police investigation and constantly increasing danger makes it a thriller. What the family did and what the police will find out creates suspense. The unexpected turns that emerge in the story act as twists. Similarly, these four elements are seen together in many crime web series also.
FAQ
1: What is called thriller film?
– A film or series that creates thrill, tension and anxiety to know what will happen next in the audience is called a thriller.
2: What is the difference between suspense and twist?
– Suspense is the excitement built around the answer to a question or mystery, while a twist is a sudden turn in the story that changes the audience's thinking.
3: Can a film be both a thriller and a drama?
– Yes, many genres and story elements can exist together in the same film. Thriller can create excitement, while drama gives depth to the relationships and emotions in the story.
4: Is a twist necessary in every thriller film?
– No, it is not necessary for every thriller to have a big twist. The main purpose of a thriller is to create excitement and tension, while the twist gives an unexpected turn to the story.
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