1. Action thriller
Action thrillers uses physical action to create suspense and tension
throughout the film.
This specific sub-genre will include stunts and fights in order to give the
audience a sense of danger.
Plots written for this sub-genre often include typical things like guns or
other weapons. The constant suspense in the films will always make you
be on the edge of your seat.
2. Physiological thriller
These type of films often include tension between the main
characters and they deal with the problem both mentally and
emotionally.
The characters in this certain sub-genre often get themselves into
situations which are very hard to get out of.
People’s mental abilities are often tested instead of their physical
abilities.
The characters are often also portrayed as being very smart and
they’re able to solve mysteries.
3. Crime thriller
Crime thrillers often involve lots of of violence, this is done in
order give the audience anxiety. This makes them anticipate what
is to come next.
Crime is based around the plans and motivates of a criminal who
majority of the time has a plan.
The films will also focus on whether the main character will be
successful with what he/she is trying to do.
4. Horror thriller
This sub-genre often includes someone who is mentally ill that
kills innocent people.
They emotions which they present to the audience is fear and
terror.
The whole purpose of the film would be to play with the
audiences emotions. The atmosphere which is presented
throughout the film is fear and this is done to make the
audience feel very frightened.