Thriller Sub-Genres Research

Action Thrillers contain :

• Suspense

• Conspiracies

• The plot revolves around fights, action and revenge

• Examples are 'Blade Runner', 'Déja Vu', 'Inglorious Basterds'

Political Thrillers contain:

• Plots that revolve around conspiracies

• The hero fights to ensure the stability of the government that employs him

• Tense power struggles and conflict

• Examples are 'The Contender', 'JFK', 'All The President's Men'

Crime Thrillers contain:

• Account of successful or failed crime or crimes with suspense

• Focus on criminal(s) point of view / criminal(s) narrative

• Serial killers, robberies, chases, shootouts and heists

• Examples are 'The Departed', 'The Usual Suspects'

Psychological Thrillers contain:

• Conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional

• Usually violent resolution
• Examples are 'Psycho', 'Memento', 'Rear Window'