Conspiracy thriller: The hero or heroine is usually an investigator/reporter. The protagonist would find themselves tied in with a powerful organisation. To free themselves they have to look for evidence to bring them down. In the end the organisation is brought down by the protagonist. The organisation is often government (e.g. Bourne Ultimatum)Mystery thriller: Focuses mainly on the detective and the mystery of crime. Finding clues and trying put the puzzle together. It brings the audience in as they try to solve the crime at the same time as the detective.
Crime thriller: Often focus more on the criminals and there actions leading up to the crime. Usually ends with the crime and showing how it was done. Also linked with mystery thriller due to the mystery aspect to the crime.
Political thriller: Shows a reliance on the protagonist to help the government they work for to prevent bad things from happening. E.g. world wars.
Disaster thriller: Follows people trying to survive natural (earthquake and volcanoes) and artificial (invasion of earth) disasters. Also a lot of disasters a due to what mankind had previously done and is there fault. It plays with thought of what the future could hold.
Psychological thriller: Plays with the audiences mind and creates suspense from playing with the main character being mentally and emotionally hindered.
Techno thriller: Looks at the incredible technology and how it is trying overrun people. The hero or heroine will be the one who tries to prevent it from happening. It commonly shows action and war and what the future could be.
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| This is from I Robot and shows the technology out of control with the dark lighting showing danger. |
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