SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Genre traits and conventions
Thrillersare categorisedanddistinct bythe feelingsthe cause the viewerstoexperience,causingthe
audience tohave intense feelingsof suspense,excitement,surprise,anxietyandmanycliff hangers.
A well-knownexample of asuccessful thrillersare filmsdirectedbyAlfredHitchcock.
Thrillersare the keepviewersonthe "edge of theirseats"asthe suspense growsthroughoutthe
film.Manyplotsinthrillerfilmscentre onthe absence of apiece of information(usuallyone the
protagonisthasbeenhiding).Thrillergenre conventionsusedinfilmsoftenare techniquessuchas
redherrings,plottwists,andcliff-hangers. The storyline isusuallyasituationwhere the villain
createsmanydifficultsituationsandhindrances of whichthe maincharacterhas to workthroughor
figure out.
Charactersoftenpresentinthisgenre are criminals,stalkers,assassins,innocentvictims(often
runningawayfromthe villain),agentsandsociopaths.Someexamplesof themesoftenusedare
terrorism,politicalconspiracy,pursuit,orromantictrianglesleadingtomurder.Plotsof thrillers
involve characterswhichcome intoconflictwitheachotherorwithoutside forces.
The villainisoftenshowntoplaymindgameswiththeirvictim, oftendrivingterrorintotheirhearts.
Thiscan be throughkidnappings,phone calls,battlesof witorstealinganinnocentvictimfromtheir
home forpleasure.
Commonmethodsandthemesincrime andactionthrillersare mainlyransoms,captivities,heists,
revenge,andkidnappings.Commonelementsindramaticandpsychological thrillersinclude plot
twists,psychology, obsessionsandmindgames.Commoninhorrorthrillersare serial killers,stalking,
death-trapsandhorror-of-personality.Threatstoentire countries,spies,espionage,conspiracies,
assassinsandelectronicsurveillance are commoninspythrillers.

More Related Content

What's hot

What is a thriller
What is a thrillerWhat is a thriller
What is a thrillerFahad Nazri
 
What is a thriller
What is a thrillerWhat is a thriller
What is a thrillerFahad Nazri
 
Notes on thriller films
Notes on thriller filmsNotes on thriller films
Notes on thriller films
meganx
 
Task 7
Task 7Task 7
Task 7
mukhtar23
 
Subgenres of Thriller
Subgenres of ThrillerSubgenres of Thriller
Subgenres of Thriller
ASMediaSW
 
WHAT IS THRILLER
WHAT IS THRILLERWHAT IS THRILLER
WHAT IS THRILLER
tsolmon
 
Thriller research
Thriller research Thriller research
Thriller research
George Anthony
 
Thrillerconventions2016
Thrillerconventions2016Thrillerconventions2016
Thrillerconventions2016
KStockwell
 
Thriller conventions 2015
Thriller conventions 2015Thriller conventions 2015
Thriller conventions 2015
Naamah Hill
 
Genre Research: Thillers
Genre Research: ThillersGenre Research: Thillers
Genre Research: ThillersMarg Amponsah
 
Thriller Sub Genre research
Thriller Sub Genre research Thriller Sub Genre research
Thriller Sub Genre research
gsolman
 
Traits Of The Genre
Traits Of The GenreTraits Of The Genre
Traits Of The Genre
Tyrone321
 
What is thriller
What is thrillerWhat is thriller
What is thrillertsolmon
 
The Thriller Genre
The Thriller GenreThe Thriller Genre
The Thriller Genre
Taranjeet Singh
 
Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02
Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02
Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02ANASSSEDDIKI
 

What's hot (18)

What is a thriller
What is a thrillerWhat is a thriller
What is a thriller
 
What is a thriller
What is a thrillerWhat is a thriller
What is a thriller
 
Notes on thriller films
Notes on thriller filmsNotes on thriller films
Notes on thriller films
 
Task 7
Task 7Task 7
Task 7
 
Subgenres of Thriller
Subgenres of ThrillerSubgenres of Thriller
Subgenres of Thriller
 
WHAT IS THRILLER
WHAT IS THRILLERWHAT IS THRILLER
WHAT IS THRILLER
 
Thriller genre
Thriller genreThriller genre
Thriller genre
 
Thriller research
Thriller research Thriller research
Thriller research
 
Thrillerconventions2016
Thrillerconventions2016Thrillerconventions2016
Thrillerconventions2016
 
Presentation1
Presentation1Presentation1
Presentation1
 
Thriller conventions 2015
Thriller conventions 2015Thriller conventions 2015
Thriller conventions 2015
 
Genre Research: Thillers
Genre Research: ThillersGenre Research: Thillers
Genre Research: Thillers
 
Thriller Sub Genre research
Thriller Sub Genre research Thriller Sub Genre research
Thriller Sub Genre research
 
Traits Of The Genre
Traits Of The GenreTraits Of The Genre
Traits Of The Genre
 
What is thriller
What is thrillerWhat is thriller
What is thriller
 
The Thriller Genre
The Thriller GenreThe Thriller Genre
The Thriller Genre
 
Types of thrillers
Types of thrillersTypes of thrillers
Types of thrillers
 
Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02
Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02
Thrillersub genres-110207175452-phpapp02
 

Similar to Genre traits and conventions

Thriller codes and conventions
Thriller codes and conventions Thriller codes and conventions
Thriller codes and conventions
Damita D
 
Genre analysis
Genre analysis Genre analysis
Genre analysis
shahrainshah
 
Genre Analysis
Genre AnalysisGenre Analysis
Genre Analysis
paitinduplooy
 
Codes and conventions of a thriller
Codes and conventions of a thrillerCodes and conventions of a thriller
Codes and conventions of a thriller
Hattieryan
 
Thriller conventions
Thriller conventionsThriller conventions
Thriller conventions
shuffyshah
 
Thriller genres11
Thriller genres11Thriller genres11
Thriller genres11
SuaveProduction
 
Conventions of a thriller
Conventions of a thrillerConventions of a thriller
Conventions of a thriller
Massey2412
 
Thriller
ThrillerThriller
ThrillerHabzyB
 
Genre Analysis
Genre AnalysisGenre Analysis
Genre Analysis
haveliwalaa2
 
Thriller genre
Thriller genreThriller genre
Thriller genre
Arthur Blackwood
 
Thriller Presentation
Thriller PresentationThriller Presentation
Thriller Presentationguest036e10
 
What is a thriller 1
What is a thriller 1What is a thriller 1
What is a thriller 1Fahad Nazri
 
Sub genres of thriller
Sub genres of thrillerSub genres of thriller
Sub genres of thrillertiahlocker197
 
What makes a horror thriller
What makes a horror thrillerWhat makes a horror thriller
What makes a horror thrillerTheSaints70
 
What is thriller
What is thrillerWhat is thriller
What is thrillertsolmon
 
What is thriller
What is thrillerWhat is thriller
What is thrillertsolmon
 
Thriller sub genres
Thriller sub genresThriller sub genres
Thriller sub genres
Niav Rice
 
Conventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghan
Conventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghanConventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghan
Conventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghanmcgeoghann
 
Codes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptx
Codes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptxCodes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptx
Codes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptx
anastaciasibikina
 

Similar to Genre traits and conventions (20)

Thriller codes and conventions
Thriller codes and conventions Thriller codes and conventions
Thriller codes and conventions
 
Genre analysis
Genre analysis Genre analysis
Genre analysis
 
Genre Analysis
Genre AnalysisGenre Analysis
Genre Analysis
 
Codes and conventions of a thriller
Codes and conventions of a thrillerCodes and conventions of a thriller
Codes and conventions of a thriller
 
Thriller conventions
Thriller conventionsThriller conventions
Thriller conventions
 
Thriller genres11
Thriller genres11Thriller genres11
Thriller genres11
 
Conventions of a thriller
Conventions of a thrillerConventions of a thriller
Conventions of a thriller
 
Thriller
ThrillerThriller
Thriller
 
Genre Analysis
Genre AnalysisGenre Analysis
Genre Analysis
 
What is a thriller
What is a thrillerWhat is a thriller
What is a thriller
 
Thriller genre
Thriller genreThriller genre
Thriller genre
 
Thriller Presentation
Thriller PresentationThriller Presentation
Thriller Presentation
 
What is a thriller 1
What is a thriller 1What is a thriller 1
What is a thriller 1
 
Sub genres of thriller
Sub genres of thrillerSub genres of thriller
Sub genres of thriller
 
What makes a horror thriller
What makes a horror thrillerWhat makes a horror thriller
What makes a horror thriller
 
What is thriller
What is thrillerWhat is thriller
What is thriller
 
What is thriller
What is thrillerWhat is thriller
What is thriller
 
Thriller sub genres
Thriller sub genresThriller sub genres
Thriller sub genres
 
Conventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghan
Conventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghanConventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghan
Conventions of a thriller Josh McGeoghan
 
Codes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptx
Codes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptxCodes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptx
Codes and Conventions of a Thriller.pptx
 

More from CharmaineMediaBlog

Question 4 evaluation a2 media
Question 4 evaluation a2 mediaQuestion 4 evaluation a2 media
Question 4 evaluation a2 media
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Drifiting love proposal
Drifiting love proposalDrifiting love proposal
Drifiting love proposal
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Production roles
Production roles Production roles
Production roles
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Final risk assesment edited in full
Final risk assesment edited in fullFinal risk assesment edited in full
Final risk assesment edited in full
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Character profile
Character profileCharacter profile
Character profile
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Risk assesment media a2
Risk assesment media a2Risk assesment media a2
Risk assesment media a2
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Meeting discussion and decisions media
Meeting discussion and decisions mediaMeeting discussion and decisions media
Meeting discussion and decisions media
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Moodboard a2 media
Moodboard a2 mediaMoodboard a2 media
Moodboard a2 media
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Drifting love (3)
Drifting love (3)Drifting love (3)
Drifting love (3)
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Number 3 9 sht
Number 3 9 shtNumber 3 9 sht
Number 3 9 sht
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
As media thriller evaluation second 9 shots
As media thriller evaluation second 9 shotsAs media thriller evaluation second 9 shots
As media thriller evaluation second 9 shots
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Media flag chase evaluation
Media flag chase evaluationMedia flag chase evaluation
Media flag chase evaluation
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Media film evaluation task 9
Media film evaluation task 9Media film evaluation task 9
Media film evaluation task 9
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Production and location
Production and locationProduction and location
Production and location
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Risk assesment
Risk assesmentRisk assesment
Risk assesment
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Preliminary media task evaluation
Preliminary media task evaluationPreliminary media task evaluation
Preliminary media task evaluation
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Final cast roles
Final cast rolesFinal cast roles
Final cast roles
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Production and location
Production and locationProduction and location
Production and location
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Flag chase script
Flag chase scriptFlag chase script
Flag chase script
CharmaineMediaBlog
 
Mood board
Mood boardMood board
Mood board
CharmaineMediaBlog
 

More from CharmaineMediaBlog (20)

Question 4 evaluation a2 media
Question 4 evaluation a2 mediaQuestion 4 evaluation a2 media
Question 4 evaluation a2 media
 
Drifiting love proposal
Drifiting love proposalDrifiting love proposal
Drifiting love proposal
 
Production roles
Production roles Production roles
Production roles
 
Final risk assesment edited in full
Final risk assesment edited in fullFinal risk assesment edited in full
Final risk assesment edited in full
 
Character profile
Character profileCharacter profile
Character profile
 
Risk assesment media a2
Risk assesment media a2Risk assesment media a2
Risk assesment media a2
 
Meeting discussion and decisions media
Meeting discussion and decisions mediaMeeting discussion and decisions media
Meeting discussion and decisions media
 
Moodboard a2 media
Moodboard a2 mediaMoodboard a2 media
Moodboard a2 media
 
Drifting love (3)
Drifting love (3)Drifting love (3)
Drifting love (3)
 
Number 3 9 sht
Number 3 9 shtNumber 3 9 sht
Number 3 9 sht
 
As media thriller evaluation second 9 shots
As media thriller evaluation second 9 shotsAs media thriller evaluation second 9 shots
As media thriller evaluation second 9 shots
 
Media flag chase evaluation
Media flag chase evaluationMedia flag chase evaluation
Media flag chase evaluation
 
Media film evaluation task 9
Media film evaluation task 9Media film evaluation task 9
Media film evaluation task 9
 
Production and location
Production and locationProduction and location
Production and location
 
Risk assesment
Risk assesmentRisk assesment
Risk assesment
 
Preliminary media task evaluation
Preliminary media task evaluationPreliminary media task evaluation
Preliminary media task evaluation
 
Final cast roles
Final cast rolesFinal cast roles
Final cast roles
 
Production and location
Production and locationProduction and location
Production and location
 
Flag chase script
Flag chase scriptFlag chase script
Flag chase script
 
Mood board
Mood boardMood board
Mood board
 

Recently uploaded

Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxHonest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
timhan337
 
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxSynthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Pavel ( NSTU)
 
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxInstructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Jheel Barad
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
Jisc
 
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech RepublicPolish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Anna Sz.
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCECLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
BhavyaRajput3
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Ashokrao Mane college of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon
 
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdfLapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Jean Carlos Nunes Paixão
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptxChapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
Sandy Millin
 
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdfHome assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Tamralipta Mahavidyalaya
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
RaedMohamed3
 
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxFrancesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
EduSkills OECD
 
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptxThe Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
DhatriParmar
 
Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46
Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46
Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46
MysoreMuleSoftMeetup
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
Delapenabediema
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
beazzy04
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxHonest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
 
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxSynthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptx
 
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxInstructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
 
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptxThe approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
The approach at University of Liverpool.pptx
 
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech RepublicPolish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
Polish students' mobility in the Czech Republic
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
 
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCECLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
 
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdfLapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
Lapbook sobre os Regimes Totalitários.pdf
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptxChapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
 
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
 
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdfHome assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
 
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxFrancesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
 
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptxThe Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
 
Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46
Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46
Mule 4.6 & Java 17 Upgrade | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #46
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
 

Genre traits and conventions

  • 1. Genre traits and conventions Thrillersare categorisedanddistinct bythe feelingsthe cause the viewerstoexperience,causingthe audience tohave intense feelingsof suspense,excitement,surprise,anxietyandmanycliff hangers. A well-knownexample of asuccessful thrillersare filmsdirectedbyAlfredHitchcock. Thrillersare the keepviewersonthe "edge of theirseats"asthe suspense growsthroughoutthe film.Manyplotsinthrillerfilmscentre onthe absence of apiece of information(usuallyone the protagonisthasbeenhiding).Thrillergenre conventionsusedinfilmsoftenare techniquessuchas redherrings,plottwists,andcliff-hangers. The storyline isusuallyasituationwhere the villain createsmanydifficultsituationsandhindrances of whichthe maincharacterhas to workthroughor figure out. Charactersoftenpresentinthisgenre are criminals,stalkers,assassins,innocentvictims(often runningawayfromthe villain),agentsandsociopaths.Someexamplesof themesoftenusedare terrorism,politicalconspiracy,pursuit,orromantictrianglesleadingtomurder.Plotsof thrillers involve characterswhichcome intoconflictwitheachotherorwithoutside forces. The villainisoftenshowntoplaymindgameswiththeirvictim, oftendrivingterrorintotheirhearts. Thiscan be throughkidnappings,phone calls,battlesof witorstealinganinnocentvictimfromtheir home forpleasure. Commonmethodsandthemesincrime andactionthrillersare mainlyransoms,captivities,heists, revenge,andkidnappings.Commonelementsindramaticandpsychological thrillersinclude plot twists,psychology, obsessionsandmindgames.Commoninhorrorthrillersare serial killers,stalking, death-trapsandhorror-of-personality.Threatstoentire countries,spies,espionage,conspiracies, assassinsandelectronicsurveillance are commoninspythrillers.