Thriller Sub-Genres

A thriller sub-genre is where other film types over lap with the characteristics of a thriller film. Thriller sub-genres include:

• Action Thrillers (James Bond films)
• Crime Thrillers (Seven)
• Drama Thrillers (The Prestige)
• Spy Thrillers (Mission Impossible)
• Religious Thrillers (The Da Vinci Code)

A thriller sub-genre which I particular enjoy are crime thrillers. This is because it involves a lot of mystery, as you are unaware of who is committing the crime, and allows you to follow the journey of the 'heroe' who is trying to solve the crime. I feel that it causes suspense as it keeps the audience guessing on who is the criminal until the end of the film - where he/she may get caught or, in some cases, manage to get away with the crime. I also find it interesting how the heroes find clues and add them all up together to lead to their criminal - which creates a sense of awe within the audience as they begin to work out, themselves, how the crime was committed.