conventions of a psychological thriller

Conventions-

• crime twist- tricks
• end on a cliff hanger- not always a resolution
• clever/ unusual plots
• questions reality- even the audience aren't sure what to believe
• unusual heroes- everyday characters
• themes are often dark
• memory/ dreams etc- focusses on one
• characters have a fascination with death
• typical narrative stricture not used
• parallel edits are common
• use of flashbacks
• characters in conflict with their own mind
• two characters preying on each others minds danger in mental level rather than physical level
• mystery is important