This document discusses the thriller genre of film and literature. It defines thrillers as works that use suspense, tension and excitement as their main elements. The document provides examples of thriller films and notes that psychological thrillers incorporate elements of drama and mystery by relying on mental resources to solve situations. It also lists some common thriller subgenres and notes that while heroes are often law enforcement or military, ordinary citizens sometimes find themselves in danger.

1. Thriller
Genre
By Harriet Hunt

2. Examples of Thriller/
Horror films I will
relate to…
• The Purge
• The Cabin in the woods
• 28 weeks later
• Sleeping with the enemy
• Seven
• Silence of the Lambs
• The black swan
• Only God Forgives
Thriller is a genre of literature, film, and television
programming that uses suspense, tension, and excitement as
its main elements.
These are types of films known to promote intense excitement,
suspense, a high level of anticipation, ultra-heightened
expectation, uncertainty, anxiety, and nerve-wracking tension.

3. Psychological Thriller
In addition to the traits of a regular Thriller, a Psychological Thriller incorporates elements of
drama and mystery film. The suspense in this sub-genre comes from the mind, rather than from a
psychical threat. The protagonists in Psychological Thrillers must rely on their mental resources
to solve the situation. Because of their nature, many Psychological Thrillers cross over into the
Horror genre.
Sub Genres
Other thriller sub genres…
• Comedy Thriller
• Crime thriller
• Conspiracy thriller
• Supernatural thriller

4. • The heroes in most thrillers are frequently "hard men" accustomed to
danger: law enforcement officers, spies, soldiers, seamen, or pilots.
However, they may also be ordinary citizens drawn into danger by
accident. While such heroes have traditionally been men, women have
become increasingly common.
Common features of
Thrillers…