I did some research into the sub-genres of thriller films so that i could gain a better understanding of the genre to help me whilst creating our thriller opening.
Supernatural- Thrillers that include a otherwordly element to them. One of the main characters will often have some sort of psychic ability and they usually overlap with the 'Horror' genre.
Psychological- Psychological thrillers often have a storyline that builds up slowly and usually ends with a large finale, usually towards the end of the film. The slow build of a storyline often leaves rooms for audiences to overthink and create stories themselves, adding to the building tension throughout the film. Some examples of these include se7en and the silence of the lambs.
Medical- In medical thrillers, often a disease will break out and the film follows the story of the protagonist seeking to cure and get rid of the disease. examples of these include awake and flatliners.
legal- The leading characters in legal thrillers are usually lawyers and their employees with the justice system playing a massive role in the development of the plot.
political- Political thrillers often include an important person misusing their post high up in the government. Their plots often surround large political struggles.
Religious- The plots of religious thrillers often surround a sacred book or artifact that can pose as a threat to the characters involved in the storyline.
Pictured below is a bubble diagram that i found online outlining even more sub-genres of thriller films.
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