Includes action and thriller in which the protagonist confronts dangerous adversaries, obstacles, or situations which he/she must conquer, normally in an action setting.
would usually feature a race against the clock, frequent violence and a clear antagonist.
2) Psychological Thriller
A suspenseful movie or book emphasizing the psychology of its characters rather than the plot; this sub-genre of thriller movie or book.
In a psychological thriller, the characters are exposed to danger on a mental level rather than a physical one.
3) Supernatural Thriller
the film brings in an otherworldly element, mixed with tension, suspense and/or plot twists.
Sometimes the protagonist and/or villain has some psychic ability and superpowers.
4) Crime Thriller
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.
examples: serial killers/murders
5) Spy Thriller
In which the protagonist is generally a government agent who must take violent action against agents of a rival government or (in recent years) terrorists.
The sub genre usually deals with the subject of fictional espionage in a realistic way
6) Horror Thriller
Type of film that blends the horror and thriller genres: focusing on suspense, tension and adrenaline while having an emphasis on fear, terror and/or gore.
Many horror films tend to cross over into the thriller genre due to their suspenseful and tense nature.
7) Film Noir
a style or genre of cinematographic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace.
The term was originally applied (by a group of French critics) to American thriller or detective films made in the period 1944–1954
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