The 8 primary elements of the Thriller genre are:
The central protagonist/s faces death, their own or someone else's.
The force/s of antagonism must initially be clever and/or stronger than the protagonist.
The main storyline for the protagonist is either a quest or the character who cannot be put down.
The main plotline focuses on a mystery that must be solved.
The film's narrative construction is dominated by the protagonist's point of view.
All action and characters must be credibly realistic/natural in their representation on screen.
The two major themes that underpin the Thriller are the desire for justice and the morality of individuals.
One small but significant aspect of a great thriller is the presence of innocence in what is seen as an essentially corrupt world.
In addition to the traits of a regular Thriller, a Psychological Thriller incorporates elements of drama and mystery film. The suspense in this sub-genre comes from the mind, rather than from a psychical threat.
The protagonists in Psychological Thrillers must rely on their mental resources to solve the situation. Because of their nature, many Psychological Thrillers cross over into the Horror genre.
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