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Thrillers

The thriller genre can be split up into various sub genres, for example there are;

Action thrillers - often features a race against the clock, contains lots of violence and guns and explosions. Examples are - James Bond and the Jason Bourne films.

Crime thriller - film focused on crime, whether it be success or failure. The film often concentrates on the criminal rather than the policeman. Central topics of these films include murders, robberies, chases and shootouts. Examples are - The Godfather, Seven and Reservoir Dogs.

Disaster thriller - Main conflict is due to some sort of natural or artificial disaster, such as floods, earthquakes and volcanoes. Examples are - Stormy weather and The day after tomorrow.Thrillers are characterized by fast paced, exciting action. Quick editing and different ranges of camera shots put the audience on the edge of their seats and in suspense. Low angle shots are very effective in thrillers as the audience feel vulnerable and intimidated by the characters.
The music used in thriller movies is always fast paced; often violins and pianos are used as they create tension for the audience. These sounds are put together with a montage to prepare the audience for something to happen and some excitement.
Thriller movies provide the audience with a thrill by cliff-hanging the film - "keeping the audience on the edge of their seats" as it builds towards it climax. The film is usually evolved around a hero trying to save the world or their family and beating the villain in a fascinating finale.

Drama thriller - The story consists of the elements of a thriller and drama film. These films are usually slower paced and involve character development and plot twists to a greater deal. Examples - The interpreter and the illusionist.

Erotic thriller - Has become popular since the 1980's, examples are - Basic instinct and eyes wide shut.

Spy thriller - The hero is generally a government agent who must take violent action against terrorists. Examples are Mission Impossible and The Bourne Identity.

According to a poll on internetmoviedatabase.com the top 10 thriller films are;