Sub - Genres

Action Thriller – 15+yrs, mainly for males. Weapons and speed that gives the rush of excitement plus the physical violence.

Sci-Fi Thriller – 18+yrs, both genders would like it; surreal element of aliens and future weapons attracts them.

Noir Thriller – 18+yrs, the action, violence and romantic scenes creates suspense. Also the unreal side makes it almost like fantasy. Appeals to both genders.

Crime Thriller - 18+yrs, aimed at the younger generation. Involves action due to a murder. Gives suspense and tension. Appeals to both genders.

Religious Thriller – 18+yrs, the religious experiences, e.g. the devil, gives surreal emotions on the genre. Appeals to both genders.

Psychological Thriller – 18+yrs, gets the viewer thinking about what’s going to happen and the storyline. Appeals to both genders.

Erotic Thriller – 18+yrs, gets the exploring unthinkable action displayed in the film. Appeals to both genders.

Supernatural Thriller – 18+yrs, viewers see unreal but believable events. Appeals to both genders.

Political Thriller – 18+yrs, Usually a crime happens and a fair/justice has to happen. Appeals to both genders.

 

Dystopian Thriller – 16+yrs, Usually different worlds to ours and has outrageous games

or rules. An altered view of our world. Appeals to both genders.