Monday, 5 November 2012

Sub-genres in Thrilers


Conspiracy Thriller


  • Government and major organisations are common themes that run through Conspiracy Thrillers
  • Often involves a protagonist that is a hero
  • Commonly portray good overturning evil               


 Crime Thriller

  • In most cases, the film ends up how it started
  • Popular crimes that are committed in Crime Thriller films are murders, robberies, chases, shootouts etc.
  • Investigations often carried out    


Disaster Thriller


  • In a disaster thriller, a natural disaster occurs and in most cases the main character/s are involved in saving people or stopping it from exacerbating. 
  • The actions within the film can be quite heroic
  • Usually, the lives of the main character/s are shown so the audience gets to know them more and witness their personalities and how their lives have changed


Drama Thriller 

  • drama thrillers are as engaging as other thrillers but have a much slower pace
  • drama thrillers often consist of morality and immorality, family problems, character issues etc.
  • Usually, there are lots of twists and turns that build tension and excitement


Religious Thriller

  • In most cases, a religious thriller will consist of crimes or conspiracies that are linked to religion or religious elements 
  • The plots are usually very intense and enigmatic, which engages the audience 
  • Reflects the impact of religion on the world 

Psychological Thriller

  • Often portrays mental and emotional conflict between characters
  • Very intense plots that commonly end in violent resolutions 
  • Play around with how the people's mind works and the relationships between characters



Action Thriller

  • Action thrillers have a very fast pace
  • Usually, conflict between the good and the evil and the good comes out on top 
  • Plots revolve around character development 

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