Thriller

Thriller is a main genre of media that all implement suspense, tension and excitement. The main sub-genre is psychological thriller is uses themes of:

• reality, perception
• mind
• existence/purpose
• identity
• death

Examples of directors and screenwriters in this genre include 

• Alfred Hitchcock
• Christopher Nolan
• Stanley Kubrick. 

A thriller film provides thrills and keeps the audiences at the 'edge of their seats' as the plot builds towards the climax. The tension usually increases when a character is in a dangerous situation. The characters life is in danger because the character is usually unknowingly involved in a deadly plot. Thriller films usually take place in the suburbs/cities. However sometimes it can take place in exotic settings. The main characters are men but women leads has become increasingly common.