Thriller Subgenres

The thriller subgenres are:

Action thriller: In this subgenre there's a mix between action and thriller where the protagonist goes through obstacles and dangerous situations which he/she usually conquers by action setting. Example: Taken.

Conspiracy thriller: In this subgenre the protagonist must confront a large, powerful organization whose threat only he/she sees. Example: Snake eyes.

Crime thriller: This subgenre is a mix of crime and thriller and offers the suspense of a successful or failed crime, and it also focuses on the criminal rather than the policeman. Main topics of this subgenre would be: robberies, murderers and double-crosses. Example: Sev7n.

Horror thriller: In this subgenre there is a mix of thriller and horror genre: focusing on suspense, adrenaline and tension, while having an emphasis of fear and terror. Example: Final Destination.

Legal thriller: This subgenre usually takes place in a courtroom and the main characters are lawyers and their employees. Example: Innocent.

Political thriller: In this subgenre the main character (the hero/heroine) must ensure the stability of the government that employs him. Example: The interpreter.

Psychological thriller: In this subgenre the conflict is more mental rather than physical. The protagonist has been involved in a situation which threatens their own sanity. Characters have to overcome their enemies, - which are usually in their head, - using their mental resources.

Supernatural thriller: In this subgenre there are introduced supernatural elements mixed with tension and plot twists. The antagonist has usually some physic ability and superpowers. Example: Fallen.

Spy thriller: In which the protagonist is usually an agent who must take violent actions against agents of a rival government. This subgenre usually deals with the subject of fictional espionage in a a realistic way. Example: The tourist.