This document discusses key elements of the thriller genre including tension, suspense, mystery and danger. It notes that thrillers typically take place in urban environments like cities, featuring locations that enable criminal activity and dramatic events. Common character types seen in thrillers are criminals, assassins, and psychotic individuals. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's point of view as they work towards a goal, such as rescuing a kidnapped person or finding a key item, with occasional glimpses into the antagonist's perspective.