Thriller

/ˈθrɪlər/

noun

A book, movie, or play that is exciting and full of suspense.

The new action thriller movie has great special effects.

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Thrillers often involve danger or crime, creating a high-tension atmosphere.

I couldn't sleep after reading that thriller - it was too tense.

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A key element of thrillers is the presence of unexpected plot twists.

The thriller had a twist I never saw coming.

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Thrillers can combine with other genres, like 'spy thriller' or 'legal thriller'.

That spy thriller mixed espionage with edge-of-the-seat excitement.

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