Serial killer thriller genre
this film is based on the real story of the zodiac killer in the late 1960s. The narrative in this film is differ from what other serial killer genres are.
How other serial killer genre plot develops
usually starts with a calm atmosphere ➡ the first victim appears ➡ investigation takes place
➡ second victim appears ➡ the two cases are linked together ➡ tracking down the serial killer
➡ KILLS the serial killer ➡ closure
How Zodiac use the serial killer conventions
- there is no closure ⇾ never caught the serial killer
- the film starts with killing
- the investigators are never in control
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