Like all film genres, many hybrids have breached off the original genre. Genres exist to cater for a wider range of audiences, of all ages, classes and genders. Examples of thriller subgenres are:
Action Thrillers
A typical action thriller will contain a fast moving plot that is filled with car chases, gun fights and explosions. These type of scenes will attract younger, male audiences. The Bourne Identity films are a good example of action thrillers.
Horror Thrillers
Horror films will contain graphic death scenes, which younger viewers may find disturbing, which is why many horror films are rated as an 18. This attracts an older audience, both male and females who have particularly strong stomachs. However, as there is an age restriction, it may make younger audiences want to watch it more, so it can attract younger teens too, who find their own ways to view the film. Examples of horror thrillers are SAW and The Exorcist.
Psychological Thrillers
These types of thrillers are more mental rather than physical conflicts and tend to mess with your head. The protagonist is usually has some mental health problems that leads them into some life threatening situations. This type of films may be enjoyed more by females due to the limited amount of violence but to make up for that has a deep mystery involved. Older, more intelligent people may also enjoy the film more than teenagers and it may leave you to be doing a lot of the working out. Examples of this sub genre are Shutter Island and Paranormal Activity.
Crime Thrillers
Crime thrillers may follow particular crimes such as, serial killers, murders, chases and shootouts. The films usually follow the story of either the victims or the killers, but not necessarily the police. This sub genre is not too different from action thrillers, so would attract the same type of audience. Examples of crime thrillers are Se7en and Silence of the Lambs.
Disaster Thrillers
Disaster films usually take place just before or during a natural disaster. The story usually follows a protagonist who may be trying to prevent the disaster, save as many people as they can, or just save themselves. This type of film may attract a whole range of audiences; younger people who want to see some action and older people who are interested in the plot and how the world can be saved. Examples of this sub genre are 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow.
Action Thrillers
A typical action thriller will contain a fast moving plot that is filled with car chases, gun fights and explosions. These type of scenes will attract younger, male audiences. The Bourne Identity films are a good example of action thrillers.
Horror Thrillers
Horror films will contain graphic death scenes, which younger viewers may find disturbing, which is why many horror films are rated as an 18. This attracts an older audience, both male and females who have particularly strong stomachs. However, as there is an age restriction, it may make younger audiences want to watch it more, so it can attract younger teens too, who find their own ways to view the film. Examples of horror thrillers are SAW and The Exorcist.
Psychological Thrillers
These types of thrillers are more mental rather than physical conflicts and tend to mess with your head. The protagonist is usually has some mental health problems that leads them into some life threatening situations. This type of films may be enjoyed more by females due to the limited amount of violence but to make up for that has a deep mystery involved. Older, more intelligent people may also enjoy the film more than teenagers and it may leave you to be doing a lot of the working out. Examples of this sub genre are Shutter Island and Paranormal Activity.
Crime Thrillers
Crime thrillers may follow particular crimes such as, serial killers, murders, chases and shootouts. The films usually follow the story of either the victims or the killers, but not necessarily the police. This sub genre is not too different from action thrillers, so would attract the same type of audience. Examples of crime thrillers are Se7en and Silence of the Lambs.
Disaster Thrillers
Disaster films usually take place just before or during a natural disaster. The story usually follows a protagonist who may be trying to prevent the disaster, save as many people as they can, or just save themselves. This type of film may attract a whole range of audiences; younger people who want to see some action and older people who are interested in the plot and how the world can be saved. Examples of this sub genre are 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow.
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