What is a thriller?

Crime thriller: Focus’s on criminals, either killers, robbers, chases, murders. (E.g. Seven)

Psychological thriller: In which the conflict between the main character is mental and emotional rather then emotional. (E.g. Shutter Island)

Supernatural thriller: Brings an otherworldly element along with tension, sometimes the character has a psychic ability. (E.g. Jacob’s Ladder)

A thriller is defined as a novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage. In my opinion a thriller is something that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat filled with excitement and suspension. It has your eyes drawn to the product from the beginning to the end. Below are examples of sub genres of thrillers with the movie posters.

Conspiracy thriller: When the hero or heroin confronts a large group of her enemies. (E.g. The Da Vinci Code)