Description of various types of thrillers we have studied

 Types of Thrillers

We researched different types of thrillers and found a variety including :

Horror Thriller – Consists of a main character(s) that faces physical, mental or emotional pain. The main characters may be facing a superior force and may become victims or already are victims. An example of a horror thriller is Saw.  


Saw

Erotic Thriller – Consists of erotica and thriller and has been popular since the 1980’s. An example of an erotic thriller is Basic Instinct.

Crime Thriller – Consists of robberies, chases and shootout. There may be successful or unsuccessful crimes in a crime thriller. An example of a crime thriller is Godfather.

Psychological Thriller – The main character(s) are messed with emotionally and mentally rather than physically. An example of a psychological thriller is Phone Booth.

The Godfather

Action Thriller – Can be classed as a race against time thriller. Consists of many guns and explosions and the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) are obvious. An example of an action thriller is James Bond.

Golden Eye 007

Techno Thriller – Focuses on military action and technology is described in detail. Technology is also, made essential to the readers or audience understanding the plot.

By Sarah