Thriller Sub-Genres

Thriller Genres

In order for my group an I to make a succesful thriller opening sequence we must be able to choose what type of thriller movie we would like to do, to allow us to put our main focus to that 'genre', instead of trying to mix a various genres together. i have selected a few in which i feel inspires me personally at the moment and which i believe that my group and I could do together;

• Action-Thriller: I've always loved the idea of creating an action thriller with a 'protagonist' and an 'antagonist', with the antagonist having a hold over the protagonist. It has always excited me however u have to realise that to create a good 'action thriller', a good 'budget' is required, whcih we don't have therefore out sequence would be limited in terms of 'action'.

• Psychological-Thriller: A 'psycho-thriller' is often the ideal genre looked on when making a short low to no budget film. The ability to limit 'physical action' but still create and 'intense' plot is the u.s.p. What intrigues me about psycho-thrillers is the balance of power is usually to the antagonist who has a 'mental' hold over the main antagonist and in some cases still wins the mental battle for example in psycho-thrillers like 'Se7en' and 'Inside man'. So the idea that the good guy doesn't always win attracts me to this 'sub-genre'.

• Political/Spy-Thriller: Although these can be seen as seperate sub-genres, i have put them together due to the fact that they both have similar 'conventions'. In 'spy-thrillers' like 'James Bond' and 'The Borne Identity' we see 'spys' who work for the 'security' of a 'goverment' against modern 'terrorism'. Also in 'politcal-thrillers' there is the idea about the 'protection' of a 'government/country' and it's right when it is put under pressure but terrorist. However political-thrillers also come under 'political espionage' which could involve an antagonist having a hold over a key 'political figure' due to 'infidelity' or 'treason' e.t.c.

"Although I have only stated 4 types
of thriller sub-genres i only did so due
to me having to limit options to the ones
i feel that i would enjoy making and
which my group and I could easily make
without the restrictions of budgeting or
a large cast. Especially Pscho-thrillers
and political/spy thrillers i really feel
i can have a lot of fun making them but
when it comes down to it i will have to
make a decision which will be very tough."