Character types research

Some common character types in a thriller are superheroes,detectives, supernatural children and animals, attractive females and  insane villains.

Supernatural children and animals these are people/ animals with unexplained powers. The supernatural force is normally threatening, and sometimes mystery to be solved such as Sixth sense, Jaws and The orphan.

Detectives are normally the protagonist in thrillers they are typically someone connected to the law. They rely on the their knowledge to capture the villain. For example Holmes and Bond.

Attractive females are characters which are irresistible and lead the hero's into danger.

Superheroes are fictional characters with superhuman powers. They show alter egos, special powers and secret lairs. They normally have people who despise them and try to humiliate them. For example Superman, Batman and Watchman.


Insane villains are marked by insanity but also pure brilliance they are connected to insane asylums and hospitals for example the Joker from batman and The shining.