Final Sub-genre Decision

After researching the elements that make up thriller and its many sub-genres we came to the conclusion that our production will be a psychological thriller. This is most likely the best fit for the plot line in which our film is going to follow, as we visually see the deterioration of the main character in the opening. 
Psychological thrillers often follow the themes of:

• Death
• Perception
• Existence/ purpose 
• identity 
• Reality

This mood board presents some of the visual elements typically associated with the psychological thriller genre.

From these images it is clear that we will have to incorporate dark mood lighting and disturbing makeup into our final production in order to make it conform to the typical conventions of a psychological thriller. We may also have to use a sharp, harsh font for our film title, as seen in the 'Orphan' poster, in order to make this easily identifiable as a thriller film. 

I have also taken my previous film opening analysis's into consideration. For example, I reviewed the film Limitless which would fall into the psychological thriller sub-genre as it deals with both death, and perception and reality within the protagonist's mind. I would like to use similar moody lighting and varying speeds in camera movements. I also like the idea of the simple credits and