lighting in thriller

the most common lighting technique in thriller is low key lighting it creates an on edge effect to the audience giving the scene a much more on edge feel and also adds contrast

the chirascirio effect is another effect which is common in thrillers 

this creates a mysterious feel to the person facing away from the camera as all we can see is there silhouette this creates an unsettling and mysterious tone as we have no idea who it is or there intentions