sub genres

Thriller subgenres

A subgenre is a variation of an already established genre. Used by audiences and institutions to further distinguish between genre products. They will share some major codes, conventions and iconography of the main genres, but will have many easily identifiable ones which make it unique.

There are many types of subgenres for thrillers here are just a few:

Ÿ Action thriller: In which the work often features a race against the clock, contains lots 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. These films often have elements of mystery films and crime films but these elements take a backseat to action. Notable examples are the more modern  James Bond films and The Transporter. 

 

ŸPsychological thriller: In which (until the often violent resolution) the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical. This is possible the most famous type of thriller sub genre as Sir Alfred Hitchcock made many films most notable is the film psycho with the very famous shower scene.

ŸConspiracy thriller: In which the hero confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he/she recognizes. Such movies include JFK and The man who knew too much.

ŸSpy thriller: In which the hero is generally a government agent who must take violent action against agents of a rival government or some sort of world terror. Examples include From Russia, with Love  bourn ultimatum and mission impossible.

 

ŸErotic thriller: In which it consists of erotica and thriller. It has become popular since the 1980s and the rise of VCR market penetration. The genre includes such films as Basic Instinct.

There are common themes in all thriller subgenres such as:

ŸTerrorism

ŸPolitical conspiracy

ŸEspionage

ŸPursuits

ŸDangerous romantic liaisons

ŸPsychological crime

ŸSupernatural disasters

 

 

These are just a few of the many sub genres and themes of the thriller genre with new ones being made all the time.