2. What is a thriller? Thrillers are films that create a sense of suspense, tension and uncertainty They keep the audience at the 'edge of their seats' as the plot builds towards a climax. The tension usually arises when the main character is placed in a menacing situation or mystery from which escape seems impossible. Usually the principal character is unsuspecting or unknowingly involved in a dangerous or potentially deadly situation.

3. Sub-Genres There are several sub-genres in the thriller category which are Mystery thriller Psychological thriller These are suspense films where characters attempt to solve or are involved in a mystery The conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical.

4. Sub-Genres Crime thriller Conspiracy thriller These are a hybrid of both crime films and thrillers, then focusing on the criminals and usually emphasise action over the psychological aspects. In which the hero/heroine confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he/she recognizes

5. Todorovs theory Todorovs theory suggests that most narratives start with a state of equilibrium in which life is normal, in thrillers the main protagonists state of normality is usually disrupted by an outside force such as an event or stranger. Equilibrium Disequilibrium Requilibrium