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Stranger Things, The Wilds and Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
15 Best Teen Mystery Shows

Between thrillers like Yellowjackets and comedies like American Vandal, teen mystery genres are becoming more and more popular with viewers.

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10 Most Anticipated Thriller Movies Releasing in 2024

2023 was an abundant year for thriller movies. Fans can expect more to come in 2024; from the Joker sequel to Mickey 17, there's a lot to anticipate.

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10 Best Thriller Movies of 2023, Ranked

2023 was an abundant year for film across all genres. However, from Saltburn to Oppenheimer, thrillers had great standouts.

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Saltburn Cast and Character Guide

Saltburn was a unique and unexpected thriller that left audiences surprised. But who were the actors and actresses that brought it to life?

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10 Lesser-Known Crime Thrillers Worth Watching

Despite being lost in the wide variety of films belonging to the genre, some of the lesser-known crime thrillers are worth watching.

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10 Best Claustrophobic Films That Succeed in Small Spaces

Not all films need huge location budgets to achieve amazing stories, and movies like The Descent and Alien prove it.

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10 Best Actors in Thriller TV Shows, Ranked

Thriller TV shows can branch into other genres from true-crime to drama. But they all feature actors and actresses that elevate the script.

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10 Best Horror Movies of the 2020s (So Far)

With films like Smile, Terrifier, and Pearl, these 10 horror movies from the 2020s are proof that the genre is experiencing a renaissance.

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10 Underrated International Thrillers Everyone Should See

Take a look back at several underrated thrillers from foreign nations that inspired Hollywood hits from Quentin Tarantino and even Stanley Kubrick.

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The Fugitive Director Explains the Problem With Modern Thrillers

The Fugitive director Andrew Davis explains why he believes thrillers were more enjoyable back in the 90s.

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10 Most Disturbing Non-Horror Movies

While the horror genre has a lock on the most disturbing material, there are plenty of non-horror movies that will give fans the creeps.

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A Haunting in Venice Has an Important Mental Health Message

The Poirot films have had a surprising underlying message of mental health all the way up to the newest film, A Haunting in Venice.

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10 Thrillers That Are Basically Horror Movies

Thriller movies like Se7en and Shutter Island have enough scares and eerie scenes to qualify for a spot in the horror genre.

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Shutter Island, Explained

Like Teddy Daniels, viewers have been trying to understand the mysterious goings-on of Shutter Island, and its ending only invites more speculation.

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REVIEW: The Good Mother Unevenly Balances Crime Thriller and Character Drama

The Good Mother is awkwardly positioned between drama and crime thriller, with strong aspects of both that don't quite fit together.

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10 Atmospheric Thriller Movies Like Netflix's River Wild

Fans of Netflix's River Wild will also appreciate these atmospheric thriller movies, from The Ledge to The Descent.

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10 Underrated Thriller Movies That Deserve More Hype

From modern gems like Wind River and Nocturnal Animals to forgotten greats like Frailty, there are some thriller movies that deserve more hype.

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Why This Cult Classic Mystery Deserves a Sequel

There is a Clue remake in the works, but the classic film should get a sequel instead, mainly because the updated board game has great material.

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Secret Window Is One of the Scariest Thrillers of All Time - Here's Why

Secret Window isn't remembered as a great psychological thriller, but it should be. In fact, it's one of the scariest within the genre.

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10 Best Sci-Fi Thrillers

Great sci-fi thrillers like Interstellar, Inception, and The Matrix tell a captivating story with plenty of twists, turns, and futuristic concepts.

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