what is a thriller- examples of different type of thrillers

A thriller is a genre, with an exciting plot and typically involves crime, murder and action. Thriller films always contain suspense and anticipation with the main objective to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats. Most thriller plots centre around a protagonist with a problem which can include a mission he has to complete or trying to find the antagonist but the film will always emphisise the danger the protagonist faces. The film is filled with heated action and nail biting scenes that usually build up to a grand stand finish to the film with either the protagonist or antagonist come out on top. Within the thriller genre there are many subgenres as there are many different types of thriller films.

Thriller subgenres

Medical Thriller

Involves something medical, for example a deadly virus leaking out to the public and the protagonist is trying to find a cure to stop the virus.

Psychological Thriller

A lot of the conflict is mental, not phsyical, where the protagonist must overcome their opponent using their mental prowess and wit. They become involved in a dangerous situation which may effect their sanity.

Mystery Thriller

Both mysteries and thrillers, however much more fast paced with the protagonist potentially on the run and the threat of another crime serving as the “ticking clock.”

Supernatural Thriller

The plot line and suspense is the same to normal thrillers, however some characters may have supernatural characteristics such as psychic powers.

Romantic Thriller

Follows a typical thrillers plot line, suspense and excitemetnt however throughout you see the growth in relationship between to characters.

Disaster Thriller

A natural disaster takes place and the antagonist usually tries to save himself, whereas the protagonist will save others and resolve the disaster.

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Action Thriller

A thriller that en tales a lot of action. E.g. A movie that may contain explosions as these appeal to the public.

Political Thriller

Political relations and entire governements are at stake where the protagnist is usually hired by the government to protect and save the governement(s).

Eco-Thriller

The protagonist must stop a threat that could have massive consequence, locally, nationally or worldwide.

Spy Thriller

Focuses on the high adventures of field agents and is usually set after some war or big world event.

Legal Thriller

Usually takes place in and around the courtroom, where the protagonist is mostly a lawyer trying to protect their own or their clients lives.

Conspiracy Thriller

Where the main protagonist is the only one who knows the truth and must fight to overcome a bigger and more powerful organisation. 

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Crime Thriller 

Focuses on crime where the criminal may be involved in physical action and the police usually ends up trying to solve the crime with evidence that has become available. 

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Forensic Thriller

The protagonist(s) are forensic scientiests and they must unresolve threats that could ruin their lives.

Techno-Thriller

Is a cross between near-future science fiction and thrillers. Important technology is playing a big part, something the protagonist is trying to obtain or to dismiss.

Religious Thriller

Uses history and myths where usually secrets about religion or the past about groups have been discovered.