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| This is a spider diagram I have created to show the different sub-genres within the thriller genre |
A sub-genre is a subcategory within a particular genre whilst
a hybrid genre refers to a combination of two or more categories for example
Romantic comedy. There are various sub-genres and hybrids within the thriller
literature and film genre. The
combination of genres provides a mix of various elements and conventions
associated with each category. There is a variety of genres thriller is
associated with including romance which usually consist of a primary plot focus
on a romantic relationship between two characters and a happy ending; but
combined with the thriller genre several plot twists may occur. Sub-genres and
hybrids allow different genre elements to merge and produce new innovative
genres which are more appealing to today’s audiences.
Psychological
Thrillers
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Focuses on the
emotional and mental state of a character.
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Reality verse
perceptions are predominant themes.
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Common elements
include mind games, stalking, obsession, personality changes and murder.
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Stream of
consciousness is a literary technique often used in psychological thrillers
to describe a characters thought processes in the conscious mind.
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Espionage
Thrillers
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Involves the
protagonist operating under a personal moral code which may or may not
correspond with whosoever they work for.
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The complex plot
relies on twists and puzzles within puzzles. Betrayals, secrets,
conspiracies, and revenge are recurrent themes.
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Story lines tend
to involve international implications and political threats.
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Political
Thrillers
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Political
thrillers often involve political terrorists and conspiracies to overthrow
governments.
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Government
financial and corporate schemes lead to corruption.
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Typical themes include
dealing with current issues in the news: conspiracy, computer manipulation,
corruption.
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Danger is always
involved and may have personal, national, or international links.
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Sci-Fi
Thrillers
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Often involves
suspense filled stories of experiments gone wrong.
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The protagonist
usually fights against corruption, conspiracy, or to stop a deadly virus or
disease from spreading.
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Usually based
around future predictions and involves futuristic science and technology.
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Characters tend
to be supernatural and involved in dangerous situations.
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Film Trailers for thriller sub-genres -
Psychological Thriller - Seven
Espionage Thriller - Skyfall
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