Monday 9 November 2009

Sub-Genres

Spy Thrillers
e.g. The Bourne Identity
Spy thrillers are based around a hero/ heroine who is working for the government and has to violently take action and protect the people of their country (for example terrorist attacks).

Conspiracy Thrillers
e.g. JFK
When a hero/ heroine is against a large group of powerful people who are the enemy on their own.

Psychological Thrillers
e.g. The Talented Mr Ripley
When the two enemies are fighting emotionally and mentally rather than physically. 

Crime Thrillers
e.g. The Godfather
Usually concentrates on a group of criminals and their failed crimes or sucessful crimes for example, murders, robberies, chases. 

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