Sub genre is taking a genre and placing it into a more specific category. Sub genres all have the same 'theme', but have different elements. Examples of sub genres include: conspiracy, crime, political, psychological and techno.
Conspiracy Thriller: This is when the hero/heroine investigates and confronts a large organisation or government. Examples of conspiracy thrillers include: In the Line of Fire, Awake and The Da Vinci Code.
Crime Thriller: This is when a series of failed of success crime events. Crime thrillers usually focus on the criminals and their activities rather the policeman/ police force. Examples of crime thrillers include: Se7en, Inside Man and Collateral.
Political Thriller: When the hero/heroine ensures the stability of the government that employs them to prevent serious situations from happening. Examples of political thrillers include: The Interpreter, State of Play and Proof of Life.
Psychological Thriller: When the main character is conflicts a situation that effects them mentally and emotionally rather than physically. The suspense from psychological thrillers usually come form 2 or more characters. Examples include: Panic Room, Cape Fear and Psycho.
Supernatural Thriller: When the main characters is involved in 'another world element'; something that is not normal happens to the main characters. Sometimes the protagonist have a psychic ability or superpower. Examples of supernatural thrillers include: What Lies Beneath, The Others and Fallen.
Techno Thriller: Where the manipulation of technological resources play an important part in the film. This sub genre usually follows a science fiction trend.Examples of techno thrillers include: Hackers, The Net and The Thirteenth Floor.
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