There are many sub-genres of thrillers that vary slightly based on the specific elements incorporated into the narrative. Some common sub-genres include conspiracy thrillers which involve a protagonist confronting a powerful enemy, crime thrillers that focus on criminal activities like robberies and murders, and drama thrillers that have slower pacing and involve emotional development of characters. Other sub-genres are disaster thrillers centered around natural disasters, psychological thrillers dealing with mental conflicts, and religious or horror thrillers involving religious or frightening elements. Erotic thrillers incorporating erotic themes also became popular in the 1980s.

1. Thriller sub-genres <br />4724400696595There are many different types of sub-genres to apply to the narrative of the film and for different needs. Sub-genres vary from each other but not to a wide extent. All the movies that are categorized as thrillers all have the main motive to add a element of thrill and suspense.<br />Conspiracy thriller- this is when the hero confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he recognizes protagonist or often journalists or armature investigators .Movies such as, Snake Eyes (1998) or flight plane (2005)<br />4733925125730Crime thriller-this particular genre is a fusion of both crime films and thriller films suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. These films often focus on the criminal(s) people on the other side of the law rather than a policeman. Crime thrillers usually emphasize action over psychological aspects. Central topics of these films include robberies, chases, serial killer/ murders, shootouts and heists. Films that follow this conventions are; Oceans 11(2001), Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Seven (1995)<br />4743450215900<br />Drama thriller- understandably the film would consist of “drama” entwined with elements of thriller. The film tends to be slower pace than usual and also involves the character developing emotionally, psychologically and sometimes physically. This usually coincides with the plot, and with its twists and turns. Films that are like this are, the Interpreter<br />4790440261620<br />Disaster Thriller- this when the main source of conflict is a natural disaster and the hero has to save the world by finding a way to prevent this disaster from getting worse or saving as much people as possible. We are always shown the ordinary person doing his day to that route and then we see how this person’s life has changed and through the movie we follow him in his journey. Movies such like this could be ; 2012(2010), Twister (1996), The Day After Tomorrow ( 2004)<br />4791075-228600Psychological Thriller- In which the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical, and leading to a violent resolution. This sub-genre often can incorporate elements of mystery and drama genre .This can include movies such as Orphan (2009), House of 9 (2005) and Cape Fear (1991).<br />4837430302895<br />Religious thrillers-this is when the plot of the movie is closely connected to religious objects, institutions and questions. This can also be strongly linked to ‘ metaphysical thriller’. It is mostly novels that get turned into religious thrillers the best example would be Dan Browns 2003 best-seller “ The Da Vinci Code” which later on got turned into a film which become very popular. <br />4838700215900<br />Horror thriller- In which conflict between the main characters are mental, emotional, and physical. What sets the horror thriller apart is the main element of fear throughout the story. The main character is not only up against a superior force, but they are or will soon become the victims themselves and directly feel the dear that comes by attracting the monsters attention. Movies that fit into this category are Silence of the lambs (1991) and 28 days later (2002) <br />4909185304165<br />Erotic thriller – in which it consists of erotica thriller. it has become popular since the 1980s and the rise of VCR market penetration. Good example of these would be Basic Instinct (1992) and The Crush (1993). <br />