I thought of many genres to work with, being suspense/thriller, romance or horror. Working with horror though is too common. It feels like almost everyone works with horror and its heard to make a horror opening film that doesn't start with stalking or kidnapping. So, I came to the conclusion that its best if I discard horror and focus on an opening film of suspense/thriller or romance.
Suspense/ Thriller
Anxiety, anticipation, and ambiguity are all present in suspense novels, although they frequently grow gradually. As a result, the reader is left wondering what will happen, even as these emotions grow throughout the narrative and heighten the tension. The answers to potential outcomes are kept as long as possible in suspenseful storylines. To give the reader a sense of increased expectation, they are extended. This is the secret to a suspenseful book's success. Characters in danger or on the verge of discovery are frequently the subject of suspense stories, and the suspense is created by the uncertainty or expectation of what might happen next. In fact, according to American author Sidney Sheldon, "Life is like a novel." It has a lot of tension. Until you turn the page, you have no idea what will happen.
A thriller moves quickly and is captivating. It is a gripping, plot-focused story about a blatant danger or threat to the main character. In fact, the narratives frequently revolve around the protagonist's struggle with the adversary, who may be pursuing them. The main character, who is typically in peril from the beginning, is clearly threatened or endangered, and it typically stays plot-centered. The antagonist is typically extremely obvious, and the action sequences, rapid pacing, and suspenseful plot twists all contribute to the stress. Actually, direct conflicts or battle sequences are common in thrillers. Thrillers, which are frequently connected to action, crime, or spy storylines, are meant to thrill and excite readers.
According to American science fiction author Nancy Kress, "You'd better keep things moving quickly for the reader if you're writing a thriller, mystery, Western, or adventure-driven book." In some genres, a rapid tempo is essential. It draws readers in, builds suspense, intensifies the drama, and moves the plot forward quickly. What constitutes a good thriller? There are undoubtedly many excellent films that fit this genre perfectly. In actuality, a lot of excellent thrillers are frequently adapted into TV series or movies. Consider who created the bomb-on-bus situation and how Jack and Speed are attempting to outsmart it. One of the contemporary titans of the thriller genre in literature is Stephen King. However, he also writes a lot of horror, and occasionally the two come together.
Romance
The relationship and passionate love between two people are the main topics of a romance novel, also known as a romantic novel. These novels usually have an emotionally fulfilling and hopeful conclusion. Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Maria Edgeworth, and Samuel Richardson are among the writers who have influenced the growth of this genre. There are several subgenres of romance novels, including science fiction, fantasy, contemporary, historical romance, and paranormal fiction. Although 16% of men read romance novels, women have historically been the main readers of these books, according to the Romance Writers of America. In ancient Greece, a flourishing type of literature commonly known as "romance novels" flourished.
The literary fiction of the 18th and 19th centuries, such as Jane Austen's novels and Samuel Richardson's sentimental book Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded (1740), include more forerunners. Georgette Heyer, a British author of mystery fiction and historical romance set in the period Austen lived, was influenced by Austen. The Black Moth (1921), Heyer's debut romance, took place in 1751. In the 1930s, women's romance novels were first published by the British business Mills & Boon. Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. started selling their books directly to readers in North America and permitted mass-market merchandisers to carry them.
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