Camera Movement/Shots for a Psychological Thriller

The most common shots used in a psychological thriller are; the mid shot and the close up. These shots are used as they help the audience to relate to the characters because they can see their facial expressions, allowing the audience to understand how the character is feeling. This creates a realistic feeling which is a common theme throughout psychological thrillers as the more realistic a film is, the scarier it is. Another shot used more commonly is a extreme long shot/establishing shot. This is used because it gives the audience a sense of location so they can understand the diegesis and what sort of troubles the character could come into. The "12 Monkeys" trailer is a good example of these shots being used.