Definition + examples

Definition of a thriller is - is a broad genre of literature, film and television - they are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, resourceful heroes, powerful villains. 


First ever thriller film was back in 1923  which was Safety Last and Blackmail in 1929.


Some popular and well known examples are:
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Dracula (1931)
Frankenstein (1931) 
Die hard
The Ultimate Bourne collection
The number 23
Fight club