In which the hero/heroine confronts dangerous adversaries, obstacles, or situations which s/he must conquer, normally in an action setting. Action thrillers would usually feature a race against the clock, frequent violence and a clear antagonist. Examples include Dirty Harry, Taken, The Fugitive, Snakes on a Plane, Speed, The Dark Knight, Casino Royale, The Hurt Locker, The Terminator, the Die Hard series and the The Bourne series.