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Stereotypical Characters in Thriller Films
By Bethlehem Gebretinsae
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Stereotypical Characters• A stereotype is a way in which the people think of a specific
thing. It is the first thought that pops into their head when they think about something.
• For example, when people think of Blonde females, the stereotype is that they “aren’t bright, always the victim and dopey”.
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Female Characters• Almost every thriller film has a female
victim. They are presented as vulnerable and in need of protection.
• This representation is seen as sexist to many people in the audience.
• It is usually the young, blonde and attractive females that appeal to a wider male audience. These females are usually seen as annoying, vulnerable and more likely to get killed in a gruesome way.
• This characters are used to build up suspense in the audience as their behavior puts the audience at the edge of their seats.
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Hero• The hero in films is usually a male
protagonist. They are portrayed as strong and have a masculine build.
• They are the brave and confident characters although in most cases they don’t always beat the villain, regardless they still are labeled as the hero.
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Villains• Villains can come in any shape or form such as a
serial killer, demonic possession, ghost and/or monster.
• If they come in a human form, they usually wear a mask to cover their faces, this adds a mysterious atmosphere to keep the audience wanting more.
• They never react to injuries in a normal way, they somehow heal up quickly and are able to get back up like normal. This makes them inhuman.
• They are invented to bring fear upon the audience and build up the suspense throughout the film. They don’t go against the typical codes and conventions.