17) Thriller sub-genres

Thriller subgenres - there are many different types of thriller subgenres to apply to the narrative of the film all with different needs, subgenres vary from one another, although all the movies are categorized as thrillers all have the main motive to add to the elemt of thrill and suspense.

CONSPIRACY THRILLER:the hero/heroine confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only she/he recognizes. For example in the Da Vinci Code and Edge of Darkness.

CRIME THRILLER:this particular genre is a hybrid type of both crime films and thrillers that create suspense through succesful or failed crimes. these films often focus on the criminals rather than the policeman. crime thrillers usually emphasize action over psychological aspects. Central topics of these films include serial killers/murders, robberies, shootouts and chases. Examples of crime thrillers include Seven, No Country For Old Men and The Killing.

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER: the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical, apart from there's usually a violent resolution. Charcters are usually dragged into dangerous conflict or situations that they are not prepared to resolve. Characters are not reliant on physical strength to overcome their brutish enemies, but rather are reliant on their mental resources. the suspense is created by two characters preying on oneanothers minds, by either playing decieptive games with the other or by attempting to deteriorate the others mental state. Examples of this are Suspicion, Shadow Of a Doubt, Strangers on a Train and Shutter Island.

DRAMA THRILLER: Drama combined with elements of thriller, usually slower pace than other thriller sub-genres, and involves the character developing emotionally and psychologically and sometimes physically which usually co-incides with the plot and with its twists and turns. Examples of drama thrillers include The Interpreter.
HORROR THRILLER:Conflict between the main characters are mental, emotional and physical with an element of fear throughout the narrative. The main character is usually up against superior force and will usually become the victims and directly feel the fear. Examples of horror thrillers include Silence of the Lambs and 28 Days Later

ACTION THRILLER: The work usually features a race against the clock with alot of violence and an obvious antagonist. These films usually contain large amounts of guns, explosions and large elaborate set pieces for the action to take place. Examples of this are The Transporter, James Bons movies and Jason Bourne films.

SPY THRILLERThe hero is generally a governent agent who must take violent action against agents of a rival government. For example in movies such as The Bourne Identity and Mission impossible.

GANGSTER THRILLERDeveloped around the sinister action of criminals or ganagsters, particularly bankrobbers, underworld figures, or ruthless hoodlums who operate outside the law, stealing and violently murdering their way through life. Gangster thrillers are often dark and cynical and are often categorized post war film noir or detective mystery films because of the similarities between these genres. Examples of this include Angels with dirty faces.


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