as in suspensers
something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome
those television awards are hardly thrillers since the same people win year after year
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Recent Examples of thrillers
Horror, romance, and thrillers all get their due in the cultural canon, but the best revenge movies truly represent a genre unto themselves.
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Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Tyler Perry Since there’s no real way to differentiate the ineptitude and absurdity the two ersatz adult erotic thrillers Tyler Perry sidelined streaming services with this year, Mea Culpa and Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black are tied—at least regarding their level of odious storytelling.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
Fans of the crime genre will be wholly and happily immersed in these classic thrillers.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The following Best of the Year list includes some romcoms, a few fantasies, a historical drama, some thrillers and action dramas.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Following the grand tradition of erotic thrillers, Alice does not react well to this information.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Strange Darling One of the best horror thrillers of the year, Strange Darling is a must-watch for genre fans looking for something fresh.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Perhaps more so than in recent years, the diversity is eye-popping, ranging from action thrillers and personal dramas to intimate documentaries.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
From there Hodge went on to make historical thrillers Underground and TURN, entered blockbuster territory with The Invisible Man and Black Adam and tackled prestige drama in One Night in Miami… and Hidden Figures.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Tyler Perry Since there’s no real way to differentiate the ineptitude and absurdity the two ersatz adult erotic thrillers Tyler Perry sidelined streaming services with this year, Mea Culpa and Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black are tied—at least regarding their level of odious storytelling.
—Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
Fans of the crime genre will be wholly and happily immersed in these classic thrillers.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The following Best of the Year list includes some romcoms, a few fantasies, a historical drama, some thrillers and action dramas.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Following the grand tradition of erotic thrillers, Alice does not react well to this information.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Strange Darling One of the best horror thrillers of the year, Strange Darling is a must-watch for genre fans looking for something fresh.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Perhaps more so than in recent years, the diversity is eye-popping, ranging from action thrillers and personal dramas to intimate documentaries.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
From there Hodge went on to make historical thrillers Underground and TURN, entered blockbuster territory with The Invisible Man and Black Adam and tackled prestige drama in One Night in Miami… and Hidden Figures.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Thrillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrillers. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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