A synopsis is an overview
of the whole plot of a film. The synopsis of a film is similar to a storyboard
in a way that it explains what happens in a film but is presented in a
different way by going into more detail. For my coursework I will have to make
my own synopsis for the whole film of a thriller even though we are only
shooting the opening sequence.
Taking place in a nameless city, Se7en follows the story of two
homicide detectives tracking down a sadistic serial killer who chooses his
victims according to the seven deadly sins. Brad Pitt stars as Detective David
Mills, a hopeful but naive rookie who finds himself partnered with veteran
Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman). Together they trace the killers
every step, witnessing the aftermath of his horrific crimes one by one as the
victims pile up in rapid succession, all the while moving closer to a gruesome
fate neither of them could have predicted.
Another good example of a successful synopsis is the
following taken from Science fiction thriller “Inception”:
Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the
dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the
subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable.
Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world
of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and
cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at
redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can
accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his
team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an
idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no
amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous
enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could
have seen coming.
An example of a good horror thriller film is “I am
legend”:
Robert Neville is a scientist who was unable to stop
the spread of the terrible virus that was incurable and man-made. Immune,
Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and
perhaps the world. For three years, Neville has faithfully sent out daily radio
messages, desperate to find any other survivors who might be out there. But he
is not alone. Mutant victims of the plague -- The Infected -- lurk in the
shadows... watching Neville's every move... waiting for him to make a fatal
mistake. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one
remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his
own immune blood. But he knows he is outnumbered... and quickly running out of
time.
Finally, a good example of a good synopsis of an
action thriller is the one for “The dark knight rises”:
8 years after the events of The Dark Knight find
Gotham at a time of peace. This is due to Batman taking the fall for Harvey
Dent's murder. However, a new evil force named Bane has arrived in Gotham and
aims to take over the city and expose the truth behind who Harvey Dent really
was. Now that Wayne Manor has been completely rebuilt - Bruce Wayne has become
almost reclusive, rarely leaving the estate. And with Bane taking over the city
by force, it forces Batman to come out of retirement. But his allies are few
and far apart. An elusive jewel thief by the name of Selina Kyle could be the
key to stopping Bane - but whose side is she on?
For my synopsis, i will be basing it on a
psychological thriller. I have chosen this sub genre because i find it the most
interesting and believe from my audience research that others will too. I will
be aiming for it to have an age rating of 12.
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