Monday 10 January 2011

The difference between a Horror movie and a Thriller

Listed below are the differences between a horror movie and a thriller:

Horror: 

  • A horror movie is predictable and you can usually tell who is going to die next. 
  • The death happens almost immediately. 
  • The woman is normally the victim.
  • Deaths are usually in groups and they are killed off one by one. 
  • Horror is usually in a suburban setting.
  • The cast is normally young adults.
  • Adults are absent or unhelpful.
  • Horror contains more gore.
  • Different weapons are used to add to the shock. 
Thriller:
  • A thriller tries to get into your head.
  • They are more psychological. 
  • A thriller is a fear of the unknown. 
  • A thriller has more unanswered questions.
  • Detective is often the lead character - The Protagonist.
  • More mature, well-known and expensive actors.
  • The answers are normally explained at the end.
  • All characters have two sides.

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