Genre: the style and category that a film falls into
Thriller: a genre characterised and defined by the moods the elicit, giving the audience a
heightened feeling of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.
The aim for Thrillers is to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats.
The protagonist in these films is set against a problem – an escape, a mission, or
a mystery.
Sub Genre: a more specific genre that wouldn't work on its own without the main genre
Hybrid: when to main genres a fused together e.g. comedic horror
Connotation: things we associate with particular genres
