- Frequent action/ high action
- Suspense created using red herrings and cliffhangers
- Binary opposition of protagonist and antagonists
- Resourceful male heroes, either "hard man" or "ordinary citizens"
- Mystery or enigma created.
- Romantic Triangles/ mysterious love interest
- Often fast paced cutting rate and rousing soundtrack
Sub Genres of Thriller
- Horror Thriller - 28 Days Later (Boyle,2002)
- Action Thriller- Bourne Ultimatum (Greengrass, 2007)
- Psychological Thriller - Shutter Island (Scorsese,2010)
- Comedy Horror Thriller- Shaun of the Dead (Wright,2004)
- Conspiracy Thriller- JFK (Stone,1991)
- Drama Thriller- Catch Me If You Can (Spielberg,2002)
- Crime Thriller- Along Came A Spider (Tamahori, 2001)
- Supernatural Thriller- Jacob's Ladder (Lyne 1990)
- Political Thriller- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Alfredson, 2011)
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