Thriller

When Thriller was first released, listeners could only expect greatness considering Michael Jackson’s prior experience in the music industry. Ever since he started singing at the age of just 5 years old, Jackson had stunned the world with his musical and performing skills. It is certainly an understatement to say this guy had already had some success in the industry before releasing Thriller. Coming off of his hugely-successful album, Off the Wall in 1980, he certainly had high expectations to…

ticking of a clock. The vocals start at 1:00, which was a very long introduction in comparison to tracks 2 and 3. Michael Jackson’s voice paints the picture of a horror movie mixed with a pop song. I enjoyed the trumpet’s staccato notes at 1:45. “Thriller” is a song that is easy to be stuck in someone’s head because it is so catchy. I enjoyed the bass part even though it was repetitive. The vibe of the song changed at about 4:15 when the chorus stopped and the voice over began. I thought the…

Without a doubt, I contemplated that both Dial M for Murder and A Perfect Murder were greatly suspenseful films that made me become fond of the beautiful actresses, Grace Kelly and Gwyneth Paltrow. But after analyzing the similarities and differences of the two films, I certainly developed two distinct outlooks on each film. One is that I certainly do have to agree to the fact that the cinematic details in Dial M for Murder were definitely on point since the superb Alfred Hitchcock directed it.…

the thriller has long been one of the most popular genres in film. Since the father of the thriller, Alfred Hitchcock, released Psycho, thrillers have captivated audiences with the combination of suspense and anxiety. Austrian-born director Michael Haneke, takes the central ideas of thrillers and places his own twists and style in his film to create his own unique brand of thriller. This is very evident in this 2002 movie, Caché. Despite Psycho and Caché both being classified as thrillers,…

A thriller can be defined as “a work of fiction or drama designed to hold interest by the use of a high degree of intrigue, adventure, or suspense.” While this is very true, there is one literary element that is or should be necessary when writing a thriller. There are two short stories that can be compared with each other in terms of the author’s use of a literary element known as irony. “The Watchers” by Florence Engel Randall and “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson contain varying levels of…

Casablanca is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time, and it’s not hard to see why. Coming at a time when the world needed it most, the film brings comedy and romance to a dark situation. It is often considered a noir film because if this darkness, but it’s lightheartedness, along with other elements, keeps it from falling into the gloomy genre. Released only a year apart, Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon share multiple commonalities, which fuels the debate over whether or not…

PASSWORD is an intriguing contained thriller. The script utilizes some of the techniques that make for a compelling thriller, such as a contained setting, isolation, cut off from communication, and the threat of harm or death. There’s a three-act structure. The opening sets up the idea of a home invasion. However, the opening with the police scanner is distracting and confusing. It’s unclear exactly what’s happening and it becomes diverting. Focus the opening more on Ray watching the house and…

contained thriller. The setup is familiar with the idea of being trapped and stalked. Although, not original, it’s a tried and true concept that remains appealing. This script adds a twist in that the women trapped in the building are alienated sisters. Independent filmmakers often look for these types of thrillers. The script is driven by the theme of survival, healing, and bonding. The goal is clear and the stakes are high. The script uses some of the elements that make for successful…

Argo is a thriller film based on a true-story that has you sitting at the edge of your seat with fingers crossed. The film was released in October 2012 and brought a tremendous amount of light to a tragedy that several people never knew about thirty four years prior1. This film is a masterpiece at using techniques such as Mise- En- Scene, sound, and cinematography in a way that draws people in, making the audience feel anxious and heart racing. From the very first scene of the film, the…

Michael Jackson’s sixth album, “Thriller,” is Michael's one of the most famous album. The album was released on November 30, 1982 by Epic Records and have won eight Grammy Awards in 1984. Even till today it’s still the best selling album in music. It have a totally of nine songs, including, “Beat it,” “Billie Jean,” “The Girl is Mine,” “Thriller,” and many more. The songs on the album includes pop, rock, R&B, funk, and disco. Most of the songs are in the format of simple verse chorus where…