by Cole Salao | Jun 22, 2022 | Film and TV
Horror films don’t require monsters or supernatural forces to terrify audiences. While demons, boogeymen, and beasts still appear on screen, there’s another monster that has long dominated the horror space—the human. Stories that concern human monsters are...
by Cole Salao | Jun 8, 2022 | Film and TV
When it comes to crime shows, British television is a powerhouse. They’ve consistently produced high-level crime dramas known for their talented casts, clever dialogue, and multi-dimensional plots. Over the years, there has been a surge of interest in these...
by Cole Salao | Jan 29, 2022 | Film and TV, Thriller Tropes
It’s nearly impossible for a story not to be suggestive of its future scenes. It’s also inevitable that viewers will form an assumption based on the developments of the plot. Clever directors and writers take advantage of these expectations to shock their...
by Cole Salao | Jan 26, 2022 | Book Recommendations, Film and TV
The best thrillers always have compelling antagonists. The conflict they generate is an integral part of creating suspense in a story. But there are enemies, and then there are villains—the god-awful characters that either scare the hell out of you or make you...
by Cole Salao | Jan 9, 2022 | Film and TV, Games
A social thriller is a film genre that uses social commentary in its storytelling. Specifically, it uses elements of horror and suspense to comment on societal oppression and the injustices in everyday life. It’s been around for a long while, but has only...
by Cole Salao | Nov 15, 2021 | Film and TV
The idea of a character’s confinement and eventual escape has been the subject of many stories throughout film history. Whether its breaking out of prison or fleeing a deranged criminal’s maze of horrors, the concept of freedom against all odds is just too...
by Cole Salao | Sep 29, 2021 | Film and TV
You know how it goes. A criminal mastermind begins plotting the crime of the century, creating a fiendishly clever scheme. But to succeed, he must first assemble an elite team. Then, it’s all a matter of whether they can successfully escape with the loot or not....
by Cole Salao | Sep 23, 2021 | Film and TV
Our world can be strange and dangerous—there are unexplained events, numerous dangers, and tragic violence that make it extremely terrifying for us who populate it. These dangers are where we draw inspiration for the many thrillers that we consume. But while our...
by Cole Salao | Sep 21, 2021 | Book Recommendations, Film and TV
Assassins are the stuff of nightmares in every genre. Able to move unnoticed and kill with impunity, they bring terror to all of their targets. Sometimes they’re cold-blooded killers; other times they’re simply men with a talent for violence and a strict...
by Cole Salao | Sep 4, 2021 | Film and TV
For many thriller fans, Amazon Prime offers a treasure trove of nail-biting entertainment, where you can stream anything from heist films to psychological thrillers. It’s one of the most convenient libraries for movie lovers, and easy to access from anywhere....
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