The thriller genre can be used for literature, film, video gaming and TV programmes. It is normally used to create tension, suspension and excitement. Thriller films dramatically change the viewers mood by making them more anxious, heightening suspense, terrifying them and growing their anticipation. Fight/chase scenes are very common in thriller films as well as the ‘cover-up’ of important information. Thrillers range from crimes e.g. kidnappings to mystery e.g. investigations. A thriller normally consists of the audience being on ‘the edge of their seats’ due to climax built up during the film, programme, etc. Tension is usually created by the character(s) being in some sort of danger, perhaps leading towards a death or a crime being committed to build the danger.
The dictionary’s definition of ‘Thriller’ is;
“Exciting or sensational story, play, etc. Involving crime or espionage (spying/spies)”
Thriller Sub-genres
-Conspiracy
-Crime
-Diaster
-Legal
-Medical
-Mystery
-Political
-Psychological
-Religious
-Supernatural
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