Thriller Sub-genres and conventions of a Thriller

Techno thriller

Sci- fi Very futuristic

Action thriller

Violence FBI sort of film Quest Chase sequences Daring stunts Ticking clock scenario

Conspiracy thriller

Domesticating it Investigation Historical Area 51

Crime thriller

A crime that been committed Inspector Investigation Issues to over come Silence of the lambs

Disaster Thriller

Natural disaster Families/relationships Saving each other Day after tomorrow

Eco thriller

Focused on natural disasters World disaster

Forensic thriller

Crime committed Investigation

Legal thriller

Law Going against the law

Medical Thriller

Set in a hospital Mystery 127 hours

Mystery Thriller

Antagonist/protagonist Mystery Finding out the end result

Political thriller

Political element Split between two groups Politics Campaign 12 years of slave

Religious Thriller

Divinchi code Religious characters Searching for codes

Psychological thriller

Explore the subconscious Insomnia The girl with the dragon tattoo Detectives Confront people’s fears

Romantic Thriller

Emotions Difficult relationship Finding success Disruptions

Spy Thriller

Stunts Action chases Discoveries Political views interrupting

Supernatural Thrillers

Aliens Ghosts Disturbing Predator Investigators