Types of Thrillers

Psychological thrillers- a fictional thriller story which emphasizes the psychology of its characters and their unstable emotional states. Psychological thrillers often incorporate elements of mystery, drama, action, and horror. An example of a psychological thriller film is the film 'Psycho' Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Some themes in psychological thrillers are:

• Reality
• Perception
• Mind
• Existence/Purpose
• Identity
• Death 

Romantic Thrillers-  a fictional thriller story which emphasizes the romantic side of its characters. A good example of a romantic thriller film is the film 'Ghost' directed by Jerry Zucker. 

Some themes in romantic thrillers are: 

• Anticipation
• Uncertainty 
• Surprise
• Anxiety
• Terror
• Obsessive Love    

Medical Thriller- a fictional thriller which focuses on the a character or characters with illness and they may not know what is happening around them. A good example of a medical thriller is the film 'Awake' Directed by Joby Harold.    

Some themes in medical thrillers are:

• Grief
• Near-death experiences 
• Heartache
• False Hope
• Anxiety
• Loss

Horror Thriller- a fictional thriller which focuses on the dark and brutal sides of character. An example of a horror thriller is 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Directed by Wes Craven.

Some themes in horror thrillers are:

• Demons
• Supernatural
• Murder
• Paranormal activity
• Serial Killers
• Gore

Military thrillers- a fictional thriller which will usually follow the footsteps of a soldier or people involved war. A good example of a military thriller is 'Saving Private Ryan' directed by Steven Spielberg.

Some themes in military thrillers are:

• Violence
• Weapons
• Murder
• Good Guy/ Bad Guy
• Tense
• Fear

Conspiracy thrillers- a fictional thriller which focuses on a conspiracy theory that everyone/ some people/ one person believes in. A good example of a conspiracy thriller is the film 'The 39 Steps' directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Some themes in conspiracy thrillers are:

• A conspiracy theory 
• Accused Person
• Secret Information
• Deduction 
• Influence
• Improvement