Music and Sounds

In most thriller movies there is always a low volume of different non-diegetic music, which matches with each different scene. Depending on the scene this music could be sinister and have a gradual build up, which creates tension and suspense for the audience, or it could be soft and very light harmonious music, which eases the audience into a more calm feeling. Most of the non-diegetic music is normally synchronous however there are exceptions  like for example, during the interigation scene of 'Reservoir Dogs' the music is very happy and jolly music but the scene is a person being interigated and having their ear cut off.

Despite having lots of good non-diegetic music in thrillers we also have diegetic sounds that help to create suspense and give off an adrenaline rush to the audience. These sounds can be anything from a slashing of a knife to a creak from a floorboard. These type of sounds also make the audience feel like they are involved in the story as much as the characters are.