Dictionary Definition

First of all, I must know exactly what the term 'thriller' means to proceed with the construction of my coursework. Here is the dictionary definition...

thrill·er/ˈTHrilər/

Noun:

A novel, play, or movie with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage. A person, thing, or experience that thrills. Reference: Google This has already given me some conventions of the thriller genre as it tells me that they typically involve crime or espionage. It also tells me I have to make the plot excite my audience.