Tuesday 10 February 2009

Sub-genres of a Thriller

Disaster Thriller - The protagonist's job is to survive and save as many people from a grim fate.
The disaster is usually a natuaral disaster but also can have disasters such as
a terrorist attack.

Psychological Thriller - Less action and more based on the mental condition of the protagonist.
They use complicated story lines so confuse the audience by showing them
the nonsence that the main character sees.

Crime Thriller - Evolves around the life of detectives, or criminals associated with criminal
events.

Techono Thriller - The use of technology or the dangers behind it such us cyber terrorism.

Action Thriller - Uses the race against the clock. It uses alot of violence and definatly needs an
antagonist. They use guns, explosions and large elaborated places for action.
They have elements of mystery and crime in them also.

Drama Thriller - Slow paced and contains alot of character development with a plot twist.

Eco-Thriller - The protagonist must avert or rectify an evironmental or biolgical calamity. Often
comes with enemies or obstacles.

Horror Thriller - Conflict between main characters are mental, emotional and physical.

Medical Thriller - The hero/heroine are doctors or medial personnels and are trying to solve a
medical problem.

Supernatural Thriller - Main characters with super natural powers.

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