Monday, 17 December 2012

Research - Sub Genre

There different film genres this includes;
  • Comedy
  • Romantic
  • Horror
  • Thriller
  • Sci- fi
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Animation
Thriller Sub Genres
  • Action Thrillerfocus on the action and thriller, and you have an action-thriller. This is more common in movies than novels because of the visual appeal of explosions and violence.
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  •  Conspiracy Thriller
    In this subgenre the protagonist must confront a large, powerful organization whose threat only he sees. Usually he must do so alone.
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  • Crime Thriller
    This subgenre focuses on crime, and is usually from the criminal’s point of view. Physical action and eluding the police take the place of gathering evidence and trying to discover the criminal.
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  • Disaster Thriller
    In this subgenre a (usually) natural disaster is taking place, and the antagonist is either trying to stop the disaster, the extent of the disaster, or just save themselves before time runs out and the disaster has run its course.
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  • Forensic Thriller
    In this subgenre the protagonist(s) are forensic scientists whose involvement in an unsolved crime threatens their lives
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  • Legal Thriller
    This subgenre takes place in and around the courtroom. Usually the protagonist is a lawyer who has found their case threatening death for either them or their client.
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  • Medical Thriller
    This subgenre involves something usually used for medical purposes becoming a deadly weapon. Often it is a virus that is leaking out to the public. The protagonist or antagonist or both are doctors.
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  • Mystery Thriller
    This is a subgenre of both mysteries and thrillers. It differs from a regular mystery by being much more fast-paced, with the protagonist on the run and the threat of another crime serving as the “ticking clock.”
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  • Political Thriller
    In this subgenre political relations or the whole government is at stake, and the protagonist is employed by the government to stop the decline. The protagonist may have been low-level before having attracted attention.
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  • Psychological Thriller
    A personal favorite. In this subgenre a lot of the conflict is mental, rather than physical. The protagonist has become involved in a dangerous situation which literally threatens their sanity. They must use mental prowess to overcome their opponent, whether the battle is inside their own head or it a battle of wits.
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  • Religious Thriller
    This subgenre uses the history and myths of religion. Usually a religious artifact or historical secret is discovered, and different people and groups vie for control.
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  • Romantic Thriller
    This is a subgenre of both thrillers and romantic novels. The plot line follows a typical thriller’s tension, suspense, and excitement, but a main element is the growing relationship between two characters.
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  • Spy Thriller
    It’s hard to call this a genre mash-up when spy novels almost have to be thrillers. At any rate, this subgenre focuses on the high adventures of field agents. It is usually set against the backdrop of some war.
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  • Supernatural Thriller
    In this subgenre otherworldy elements are introduced, usually as an antagonistic force, but just as in the romantic thriller, the plot line and feel or distinctly that of thrillers. Some characters may have psychic abilities and other supernatural novel elements may be present.
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  • Techno-Thriller
    This genres is a cross between near-future science fiction and thrillers. Cutting-edge technology plays an important role, either as something to obtain, or working for or against the protagonist.


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