Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Introduction To A Thriller

The thriller is a broad genre of literature, film, and television. It includes numerous, often overlapping sub-genres.





Examples are as fallows: From Wikipedia:

"Action thriller - In which the work often features a race against the clock, contains lots of violence, and an obvious antagonist. These films usually contain large amounts of guns, explosions, and large elaborate set pieces for the action to take place. These films often have elements of mystery films and crime films but these elements take a backseat to action. Notable examples are the James Bond films, The Transporter, and the Jason Bourne novels and films.

"Drama thriller - In which the story consists of the elements of a thriller and drama film. These films are usually slower paced and involves a great deal of character development along with plot twists. Examples include The Illusionist and The Prestige.

"Political thriller - In which the hero/heroine must ensure the stability of the government that employs him. The success of Seven Days in May (1962) by Fletcher Knebel, The Day of the Jackal (1971) by Frederick Forsyth, and The Manchurian Candidate (1959) by Richard Condon established this sub genre."

Examples of sub-genres 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

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