Thrillers are characterized by suspense, action, and heroes who must thwart villains' plans. Thrillers encompass many genres like crime, action, and suspense stories that create emotions of apprehension and exhilaration. Examples of thrillers include James Bond, Psycho, and Saw IV. Thrillers aim to provide excitement through disturbing or intense content that viewers do not experience in everyday life. Successful thriller openings may involve stalking or murder scenes to grab audiences' attention.