Unit 3 sub genres

Sub-genres are genres with a genre

They show all the broad features of the genres

E.g. Horror - slasher or a monster movie

Thriller sub-genres

Action Thriller - A sub-genre of both action and thriller in which the protagonist confronts dangerous adversaries, obstacles

Comedy Thriller - a genre that combines elements of comedy and thrillers, a combination of humour and suspense or action

Conspiracy Thriller - In which the hero/heroine confronts a large powerful group of enemies whose true extent only s/he recognizes 

Crime Thriller - type of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. They focus on the criminal rather than a policeman but may follow both

Legal Thriller - Major characters are lawyers and their employees or are connected to the legal system.

Psychological Thriller - the most pure form of thriller. The conflict between the main characters is mental and emotional, rather than physical

Spy Thriller - The protagonist is generally a government agent who must take violent action against agents of a rival government or terrorist

Supernatural Thriller- The film brings in an other worldly element mixed with tension, suspense and plot twist. The protagonist or villain ha psychic ability and superpowers

Techno Thriller - a suspenseful film in which the manipulation of sophisticated technology plays a prominent part.