Primary Prop List

Shotgun
One prop we are planning to use is a fake shotgun, for one of the characters. This is a typical prop for a action-thriller, as shotguns are generally used by antagonists because of their power and inaccuracy, which you could say is a reflection of a antagonist convention, where the antagonist is very strong but not very clever, with their level of intelligence mirroring the
shotguns inaccuracy.


Pistol
The pistol is probably the most popular weapon used in all genres, especially action-thriller movies. This is likely due to its portability and accuracy, which is helpful for all protagonists who need to travel a lot and are likely to encounter violence on the way. Almost all protagonists have a pistol and antagonists are seen to use them as well, mainly antagonists that don't necessarily fight a lot but use their henchmen instead and their pistol is the only weapon they have to physically defend themselves. These antagonists will generally use their intelligence to suppress the protagonist, using the mastermind cliche of action-thriller films, and the pistol is their last resort when finally face-to-face with the protagonist, whether its to be used for the protagonist or on themselves.


Knife

A knife is generally used in action/thriller films, most of the time used by the antagonist and the antagonists henchmen. This is because the knife is a weapon that is very silent when used to attack someone, so the antagonist can escape easily without getting caught. It also is a slower method of killing someone compared to a gun, emphasising the antagonists ruthlessness.