THRILLER FILMSVladimir Solovyev

Definition

■ Thriller is a broad genre of literature, film and television, having numerous subgenres. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.

■ Thrillers generally keep the audience on the "edge of their seats" as the plot builds towards a climax. The cover-up of important information from the viewer is a common element.

■ A thriller is usually a villain-driven plot, whereby he or she presents obstacles that the protagonist must overcome.

Sub-genres■ Action Thriller■ Comedy Thriller■ Conspiracy Thriller■ Crime Thriller■ Erotic Thriller■ Legal Thriller■ Horror Thriller■ Psychological Thriller■ Political Thriller■ Spy Film■ Supernatural Thriller

10 Thrillers to watch

■ Se7en■ Léon: The Professional■ Inception■ Heat■ The Game■ The Prestige■ Now You See Me■ V for Vendetta■ The Bourne Ultimatum■ The Silence of the Lambs

Complexity

■ Christopher Nolan’s ”Inception” is a perfect example of how complex a thriller film can be.

Unpredictability■ If you watched one of the best thriller films in history of

cinema - Se7en, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, then make sure you watch it before seeing me the next time, otherwise I’ll get really angry.