The genre of 'thriller' has known to be fairly broad in its approach. The genre is known to include other sub-genres such as crime, horror and fantasy to name a few. However there are some notable characteristics to be seen in the genre as a whole;
Suspense
One of the main tropes known to be involved in the thriller genre is suspense. This is needed in order for the audience to engage with the film and actually enjoy the plot. Suspense gives the audience the thrill of being scared but at the same time excited to watch the dramatic sequences unfold. It is essential for the genre to include this trope.
Mystery
In the majority of thrillers the plot will surround a mystery that has not yet been solved or is in the process of being solved. Because of this the audiences are left on the edge of their seat throughout as they feel the need to discover the truth of what is going on in the film. Also it is common to never solve the mystery until the end of the film but subtle hints are seen throughout which connect the mystery together.
Violence
Violence is a huge aspect of the genre and will be identifiable in nearly every thriller film. The violence that occurs on the screen is commonly used to identify to the audience who the main protagonists and antagonists are as the antagonist will most likely be the individual engaged in acts of extreme violence.
Crime
Crime is what the main plot will likely focus on. An example for the main crime that is seen in the genre will be murder. This is seen in thrillers a lot mainly due to the fact it is the worst possible crime we can think of that occurs in everyday life. The crime will likely feature a mystery behind it and it is up to the protagonist to figure out this mystery. The thriller genre also focuses more on the rational rather than supernatural which leads it to be more believable, and as crime occurs in the real world every day this is suited to the genre.
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