A thriller is a broad genre of literature, film, gaming and television. It includes numerous, often overlapping sub-genres. Here are a few examples of the different kind of thrillers:
Spy thrillers (James Bond)
Political thrillers (Argo)
Military thrillers (saving private Ryan)
Conspiracy thrillers (The insider)
Medical
thrillers (Coma)
Forensic thrillers (the bone collector)
Psychological thrillers (seven)
Horror thriller
(silence of the lambs)
Common Characteristics And Features
Suspense music
Low key lighting
Quick cuts
ShadowsLong corridors
Ringing phone (no answer)
Hidden characters (shower curtain)
Close ups (not showing much of the scenery)
Often overlap with mystery stories but are distinguished by the structure of their plot
Thrillers often occur on a much grander scale: crimes are more serious
Standard plot elements include a sense of jeopardy.
Climax: when hero finally defeats villain, saving him and others.
Some thrillers are influenced by film noir and tragedy, the hero can get killed.
Often take place wholly or partly in exotic or dramatic settings e.g. cities, deserts, churches, airports, subways, Polar Regions, the woods or high seas.
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