Thriller - Sub Genres grids

Sub-genre	Definition	Example film	Conventions of sub genre
Action thriller	Its a sub-genre that is a mix between action and thriller where the protagonist encounters dangerous adversaries, obstacles and situations in which they have o overcome	Taken	The aim is to create suspense and excitement for the audience. The antagonist normally use or wear black or dark clothing.
Comedy thriller	It’s a genre that combines elements of a comedy and thriller.	In Bruges	Themes are generally dark, but still with humour
Conspiracy thriller	Its where the hero confronts a large powerful group whos true extent are only witnessed by him/her.	Enemy of the state	Generally have a protagonist who unveils their past, shots could have flashback
Crime thriller	This genre is a hybrid of crime and thriller which offers suspense, in successful or failed crime.	Memento	Fast paced cameras could exist for an example it would be positioned in a way as if you were there yourself

Sub-genre	Definition	Example	Conventions of sub-genre	Conventions of a thriller genre
Legal thriller	Legal thriller is a sub-genre that is a fusion between thriller and crime fiction, where the main characters of the film or series are lawyers. They are meant to defend their clients innocence of the crime in which the client was accused for.	The life of David Gale	Use of characters in crime thriller, normally those who act as the military, the law enforcement or a private agent of justice.	Use of formally and shading
Psychological thriller	Is a genre that combines thriller and psychological fiction genres	The Machinist	It has themes of crimes and crime morality mental illness substance abuse etc. It’s a narrative caused to make confusion	Distortions between thoughts and reality of the protagonist to create confused.
Techno Thriller	In a fusion genre between different genres such as science fiction	Ex Machina	It’s a hybrid genre between action thrillers, spy fiction.	Uses technology to create an atmosphere