Genres: Types and Aspects of a thriller

A genre is the type of story that is written in a film or book.
Other Genres:

• Action
• Romance
• Comedy
• Sci-Fi
• Fantacy
• Drama
• Horror
• Western
• Adventure
• Musical

Types of Thrillers

• Spy Thrillers
• Political Thrillers
• Conspiracy Thrillers
• Legal Thrillers
• Psychological Thrillers

Typical Aspects of a Thriller

• Protagonist (Hero or main character) and Antagonist (Villain)
• Elements of suspence and anticipation
• Elements of terror and shock moments
• Possible moral choices for the protagonist to make
• A mystery or conspiracy to be solved by characters and audience
• Time is an enemy to the protagonist
• The antagonist/s are always much better equipped than the antagonist
• Often take place in exotic places and settings
• Protagonists are often "hardmen" who are accustomed to danger and combat
• Often the protagonist and antagonist are males
• The scale of the crimes are large and aimed at large populations (mass murder, terrorism and to overthrow a government)