EN: Conventions Of A Thriller Film

There are many different factors and techniques that form the stereotypical view of a Thriller Film, these include:

• Frequent Action 
• Resourceful Heroes
• Literary Techniques, these include the use of suspense, red herrings and cliffhangers
• Male Heroes - the "hard man", "ordinary citizens" etc 
• Mystery, Enigma
• Influenced by psychological factors
• Can contain mainstream horror, e.g the "monster" threat
• Many Sub-Genres- Action thriller, Horror thriller etc

Taken (2008, Morel) starring Liam Neeson is a perfect example of a conventional thriller film.