There are a wide arrange of thriller sub-genres which include elements of other genres. These include:
Mystery thriller: Suspense films where characters attempt solving, or involved in, a mystery.
Supernatural thriller: In which the film brings in an otherworldly element mixed with tension, suspense and plot twists. Sometimes the hero and/or villain have some psychic ability.
Conspiracy thriller: In which the hero/heroine confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he/she recognizes.
Psychological thriller: In which the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical.
Crime thriller: This particular genre is a hybrid type of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. These films often focus on the criminals rather than a policeman. Crime thrillers usually emphasise action over psychological aspects. Central topics of these films include serial killers/murders, robberies, chases, shootouts, heists and double-crosses.
Disaster thriller: In which the main conflict is due to some sort of natural or artificial disaster, such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanoes, etc.
Erotic thriller: In which it consists of erotica and thriller.
Legal thriller: In which the lawyer-heroes/heroines confront enemies outside, as well as inside, the courtroom and are in danger of losing not only their cases but their lives.
Medical thriller: In which the hero/heroine are medical doctors/personnel working to solve an expanding medical problem.
Political thriller: In which the hero/heroine must ensure the stability of the government that employs him.
Psychological thriller: In which the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical.
Religious thriller: In which the plot is closely connected to religious objects, institutions and questions.
Technological thriller: A suspense film in which the manipulation of sophisticated technology plays a prominent part.
By Christian Sheen
By Christian Sheen
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