The conventions of a thriller are :
Action Thriller - Often feature alot of violence , an obvious antagonist and a race against the clock. An example of an action thriller is the "James Bond" films.
Crime Thriller - A thriller film obviously based on crime , sometimes from the criminals perspective , these mainly consist of ; chases , robberies and shoot-outs. An example of this is "Resevoir Dogs" (Quentin Tarantino 1992).
Disaster Thriller - A thriller film based on disasters mainly of the natural variety. An example would be "2012" (Roland Emmerich 2009) or "The Day After Tomorrow" (Roland Emmerich 2004).
Conspiracy Thriller - A thriller based on conspiracys ,
Drama thriller- The two elements used are Thriller and Drama film. The characters are detailed and the film is generally slow. These type of films usually have plot twists. eg "The Interpreter" (Sydney Pollack 2005) "The Prestige" (Christopher Nolan 2006)
Legal Thriller- In these films 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- Usually based on medical staff working on an expaning problem. For example and "Awake" (Joby Harold 2007) are examples of this sub-genre.
Political Thriller- In these films the main character fights to save the government that employs him.
Spy Thriller - A thriller usually associated with a government spy or agent who takes violent action against his enemies. An example of this would be "Mission : Impossible". (Brian De Palma 1996)
Phychological Thriller - A thriller which often involves lots of mindgames and thinking before it comes to its ending which usually is a violent resoloution.
Written By Both Harry Hosking And Chris Stagg
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