There are many sub-genres for the thriller genre which can overlap and incorporate other themes, but these are the main codes and conventions seen within this genre:
The complex narrative is based around some sort of crime (sometimes a murder), with false paths, clues and resolutions to give the audience something to think about during.
A narrative pattern of establishing enigmas which the viewer expects to be resolved.
A protagonist who is systematically dis-empowered and drawn into a complex web of intrigue by the antagonist.
Ordinary situations, which lead to extraordinary.
Themes of identity, mirroring and voyeurism.
Protagonist with a ‘flaw’ which is exploited by the antagonist.
Titles often reflect an aspect of the pro/antagonist’s psychological state (eg Vertigo).
There is often one or more scenes before the resolution in which the protagonist is in peril.
Mise-en-scene which echoes/mirrors the protagonist’s plight.
Different films will use different conventions in different ways.
The sub-genres for thriller are:
Action thriller
Conspiracy thriller
Crime thriller
Disaster thriller
Drama thriller
Eco – thriller
Erotic – thriller
Horror thriller
Legal thriller
Medical thriller
Political thriller
Psychological thriller
Spy thriller
Supernatural thriller
Techno thriller
They often include numerous over-lapping of sub-genres.
Thriller film certification is never under a 12 showing that the content is unsuitable for a young audience as they are more impressionable compared to the actual target audience.
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