Introduction to Thrillers

Introduction To Thrillers

What is a Thriller?

Thriller is a broad genre of literature, film and television programming that uses suspense, tension and excitement as the main elements. Thrillers heavily stimulate the viewers moods giving them a high level of anticipation, uncertainty, surprise, anxiety and terror.

Examples of Thrillers?

Thriller films were first introduced in 1928 with The Bat which was directed by Roland West as well as the Bells and The Lodger which was directed by James Young and Alfred Hitchcock. More recent examples include the Black Swan, Limitless, Taken 2 and The Purge. 

What is a Cliff Hanger?

A cliffhanger is an ending to an episode or a film that leaves the audience in suspense.

What is a Red-Herring?

A red-herring is something that leads the audience into believing something that is no necessarily true and leads to a shocking surprise.