Background information on Thrillers

I was interested in what sorts of Thrillers there were and so did some research into them. Below is some of the information that i have found.

A thriller is a widely expressed genre with a number of sub-genres.
It is used in film, television and literature.
Thrillers are seen as quick paced and fast timed, with lots of action and the hero always tends to outsmart his opponent/villain.
Suspense is constantly used in many thriller films.
In many thriller films cliff hangers are used as it leaves the audience in excitement.
Most thrillers are normally set in public places, cities or deserted or barren land.
The main character is usually a male figure, to be described as ‘tough’, far more superior than his enemy.
They always come into contact with danger that would confront them on their way to seek revenge.

A thriller can include the following sub genres:
 Action thriller- this often is a race against the clock, contains lots of violence and an antagonist, the villain.
James bond is an examples of an action thriller.
 Disaster thriller- the main source of course is natural disaster, e.g. floods, earthquakes.
The day after tomorrow is an example of a disaster thriller.
 Horror thriller- the main object is fear placed throughout, normally fighting something more powerful than themselves. Attracting for example a monster and becoming a victim.
28 days later is an example of a horror thriller.
 Crime thriller- this is a hybrid type of both crime films and thrillers that offers a suspenseful account of a successful or failed crime or crimes. These films often focus on the criminal(s) rather than a policeman. Crime thrillers usually emphasize action over psychological aspects. Central topics of these films include murders, robberies, chases, shootouts, and double-crosses are central ingredients.
The Godfather is an example of a crime thriller
 Drama thriller- the story consists of the elements of a thriller and drama film. These films are usually slower paced and involve a great deal of character development along with plot twists.
The Interpreter is an example of a drama thriller.
 Conspiracy thriller: In which the hero/heroine confronts a large, powerful group of enemies whose true extent only he/she recognizes.
JFK is an example of a conspiracy thriller.

 Medical thriller: the hero/heroine are medical doctors/personnel working to solve an expanding medical problem.
Nonfiction medical thrillers are also a subcategory.
Awake is an examples of a medical thriller.

There are also many other sub-genres for the genre thriller.

Most thrillers are formed in some combination of the above, with horror, conspiracy, and psychological tricks used most commonly to heighten tension. Combinations are highly diverse, including:
• Science fiction thrillers: Jurassic Park, Sunshine.
• Techno/political/conspiracy/military: Robocop, S.M. Stirling's Draka novels.
• Legal/forensic/psychological/: Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs novel, Seven.