Action thriller: A sub genre of both action and thriller in which the protagonist confronts dangerous obstacles, or situations which he or she must conquer, normally in an action setting. Action thrillers would usually have a clear antagonist, violence have a race against time to achieve their goal.
Legal Thriller: A suspense film in which the major characters are lawyers and their employees and the justice system plays a major role. The setting is usually a court room.
Psychological Thriller: In which the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical. The antagonist in put in a dangerous situation which threatens their sanity which he or she has to use mental rather than physical strength to overcome
Crime Thriller: Focuses on crime and is usually from the criminals point of view. It could include things like robberies, heists and chases and the antagonist will most likely be on the run while the police try to catch them.
Medical Thriller: This sub genre involves something typically used for medical purposes becoming deadly if it has been exposed to the public. For example a disease or Virus.
Comedy Thriller: A genre that combines elements of comedy and thrillers, a combination of humor and suspense or action
Conspiracy Thriller: In which the antagonist confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he or she recognizes.
Techno-thriller: A suspenseful film in which the manipulation of sophisticated technology plays a big role. There is a bit of action and science fiction.
There are many more sub genres but these were just a few. Here a some examples of films that fit the category's.
Action Thriller: Taken
Legal Thriller: The Client
Psychological Thriller: Phone Booth
Crime Thriller: Silence of the lambs
Medical Thriller: The Human Centipede
Comedy Thriller: Mr and Mrs Smith
Conspiracy Thriller: The Da Vinci Code
Techno-Thriller: I, Robot
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