Sub Thriller Genres
Action Thriller
Action Thrillers will feature themes of suspense, conspires, plot which involves fights, chases, mystery and revenge.
Eg.

• North by Northwest (1958)
• Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
• Die Hard (1988)
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

  

  Die Hard

  
  

Political Thriller
Political Thrillers will involve plots around conspires. There will be a hero/heroine that fights for the government who will employ them. The films will contain power and some parts having suspense.
Eg.

• The Hunt for Red October (1990)
• Munich (2005)
• Enemy of the State (1998)
• JFK (1991)
• Shooter (2007)

JFK

Crime Thriller
The Sub Genre of a Crime Thriller is a hybrid of both crime, thrillers and sometimes action. It supplies a plot which is a suspenseful account of a successful or unsuccessful crime. The film will concentrate on the criminals point of view so audience can follow crime and become engaged. They often contain some psychological aspects.
Eg.

• The Departed (2006)
• Reservoir Dogs (1992)
• Memento (2001)
• No Country for Old Men (2007)
• Sin City (2005)

The Departed

Psychological Thriller
The typical plot of this sub genre is the conflict between the two main characters is based on a mental and emotional basis rather than  physical conflict. Usually concluded with a violent resolution as there is some psychological aspects leading up to the end.
Eg.

• The Talented Mr Ripley (1999)
• Fatal Attraction (1987)
• American Psycho (2000)
• The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
• Taxi Driver (1976)

The Talented Mr Rippley