Thriller is a genre of literature, film, and television programming that uses suspense, tension and excitement as the main elements.
Thrillers heavily stimulate the viewer's moods giving them a high level of anticipation, ultra-heightened expectation, uncertainty, surprise, anxiety and/or terror. Thriller films tend to be adrenaline-rushing, gritty, rousing and fast-paced. Literary devices such as red herrings, plot twists and cliffhangers are used extensively. A thriller is villain-driven plot, whereby he or she presents obstacles that the hero must overcome.
Thrillers provide a sudden rush of emotions which should create tension and excitement for the audience. Thrillers are a popular film genre which audiences are particularly interested in watching. It keeps the audience cliff-hanging at the "edge of their seats" as the plot builds towards a climax. Thrillers tend to be fast-moving, psychological and threatening, and they will have chase scenes, and at times involve larger-scale villainy such as espionage, terrorism and conspiracy, alongside action.
There are many different Sub Genres for thrillers:
Conspiracy Thriller - This involves the hero confronting a large powerful group of enemies who's true extent only he/she recognises. Films such as The Da Vinche Code, In the line of fire and JFK.
Crime Thriller - This particular genre is a hybrid type of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. These films often focus on the criminal(s) rather than a policeman. Crime thrillers usually emphasise action over psychological aspects. Central topics of these films include serial killers/murders, robberies, chases, shootouts, heists and double-crosses. Films such as Se7en, No country for old men and Silence of the lambs.
Erotic thriller - A type of thriller that has an emphasis on eroticism and where a sexual relationship plays an important role in the plot. It has become popular since the 1980s and the rise of VCR market penetration. Films as Dressed to Kill, Eyes Wide Shut, and Single White Female.
Political thriller - In which the hero/heroine must ensure the stability of the government that employs him.. Examples include, Topaz, Notorious and The Man Who Knew Too Much.
Psychological thriller - In which (until the often violent resolution) the conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical.to o Characters, either by accident or their own curiousness, are dragged into a dangerous conflict or situation that they are not prepared to resolve. Characters are not reliant on physical strength overcome their brutish enemies, but rather are reliant on their mental resources, whether it be by battling wits with a formidable opponent or by battling for equilibrium in the character's own mind. At times, the characters attempt solving, or are involved in, a mystery. Films such as Misery, Cape Fear and The Collector.
Spy thriller: In which the hero is generally a government agent who must take violent action against agents of a rival government or (in recent years) terrorists. They often revolve spies who are involved in investigating various events, often on a global scale. The sub genre deals with the subject of fictional espionage, either in a realistic way (such as the adaptations of John Le Carré) or as a basis for fantasy (such as James Bond). It is aspa significant etc of British cinema, with leading British directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Carol Reed making notable contributions and many films set in the British Secret Service. The sub genre showcases a combination of exciting escapism, technological thrills, and exotic locales. The spy film usually fuses the action and science fiction genres. Films of this genre include Casino Royale, Mission: Impossible franchise and Salt.
Supernatural thriller: In which the film brings in an otherworldly element mixed with tension, suspense and plot twists. Sometimes the hero and/or villain has some psychic ability. Examples include Lady in the Water, Fallen and Frequency.
Dominant Thriller Film directors:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Steven Spielberg
- James Cameron
- Quentin Tarantino
- Martin Scorsese
Dominant Thriller Actors:
- Janet Leigh
- Grace Kelly
- Harrison Ford
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Tom Cruise
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