What is the difference between a horror and a thriller film

Horror vs Thriller

Horror and thriller films are two types of genres that have some similarities for instance, primarily, it is expected in both genres that there should be some tension and suspense throughout watching either a horror or a thriller. 


however, there are many differences between thriller films and horror films that make these films differentiate in a variety of ways, although they seem analogous, there are many aspects which justify otherwise. The first element that varies in both themes are that thriller films has more of a psychological twist to it which requires more thorough thinking and exclamation as to what may occur later on in the film whereas in a horror film consists of more blood and carnage. A good example of a thriller is the film 'psycho', this is a psychological thriller and the constant use of enigma could create suspense and tension. In my opinion, this is a key key aspect which makes a thriller different from a horror. A good example of a horror could be 'The Texas chainsaw massacre'- this is essentially a film which contains a plethora of killings with no need to contemplate what might occur and what is happening as the audience watch it.