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thriller

Also known as suspense, suspense fiction, thriller fiction, suspense thriller, Rysare

genre of fiction

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A thriller is a genre of fiction designed to keep readers in suspense by building tension and uncertainty throughout the story, typically involving danger, crime, or high-stakes conflict. It matters because it's one of the most popular and commercially successful forms of entertainment that appeals to audiences seeking excitement and psychological engagement.

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British director Alfred Hitchcock, known for his influences on action and suspense in film, appears alongside American actress Tippi Hedren, who starred in his acclaimed thriller movies The Birds (1963) and Marnie (1964).

Thriller is a genre of fiction with numerous, often overlapping, subgenres, including crime, horror, and detective fiction. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving their audiences heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety. This genre is well suited for making thriller films and television programs.