A psychological thriller is a thriller which is based on the use of the mind. It normally refers to a person's memory, identity and perception, common uses of the memory are amnestic or identity-related to make a enigma.
Identity
Can include mistaken, stolen or dual identities as well as amnesia. Identity can add confusion to the thriller, adding a whole new level to an enigma, often, even the protagonist will be confused about his or her identity.
Memory
Memory ties in with identity through amnesia, often, the protagonist is the one who is having trouble with his or her memory, the problems could be of suffering from, and being tortured by traumatic memories, from the loss of a memory or even the inability to make new memories at all.
Reality and Perception
People's perceptions are commonly explored, with what is and isn't real. These are commonly shown from the viewpoint of multiple characters by showing their PoV or what surrounds them which is to show what they percept.
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