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The Art of Aging and the Mystery of Living In The Brilliant “The Thursday Murder Club”

Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is a charmingly idiosyncratic entry into the crowded field of contemporary crime fiction. It is both a love letter to the classic whodunit genre and a

November 20, 2024

Books

Glitches in the System: “AfrAId” Falls Short of AI Thriller Potential

AfrAId (2024), directed by Chris Weitz, taps into the growing anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence but unfortunately falls short of delivering a memorable sci-fi thriller. The film follows the suburban couple Curtis (John

October 3, 2024

Movies

Documentary Style, Deadly Secrets: Breaking Down Episode 6 of “Only Murders In The Building”

In Season 4, Episode 6 of Only Murders in the Building, the show takes a bold stylistic shift, embracing a documentary-style approach. The characters, including Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin), and

October 3, 2024

TV

Twists and Tension Raise the Stakes in Episode 5 of “Only Murders In The Building”

Episode 5 of Only Murders in the Building‘s fourth season, titled “Adaptation,” takes a thrilling turn as the plot kicks into high gear. The show, which had been meandering through the murder

September 28, 2024

TV

Gothic Reflections in a Modern Thriller: The Dark Architecture of Sarah Pearse’s “The Sanatorium”

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse is a novel that defies simple classification. It presents itself as a thriller, but beneath its taut pacing and atmospheric tension, there lies a psychological labyrinth where

September 23, 2024

Books

The Enigma of Absence: Delving into the Heart of Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin

“Saint X” by Alexis Schaitkin is a novel that defies simple categorization. While at first glance it appears to be a mystery centered around the disappearance and death of a young woman,

September 23, 2024

Books

Identity, Trauma, and Missed Marks: “My Murder” by Katie Williams

My Murder by Katie Williams is an intriguing psychological thriller with a unique premise, but like The Deliverance on Netflix, it struggles to balance its big ideas with its execution. The novel

September 21, 2024

Books

Castle Rock: A Grim Love Letter to King’s Twisted Universe

Castle Rock, streaming on Hulu, is like wandering into a haunted house with a smile on your face, only to feel your soul slowly crushed by dread — in the best way

September 21, 2024

TV

Navigating a World of Fear: The Power Struggles of “The Darkest Minds”

The Darkest Minds, directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and released in 2018, is a young adult dystopian sci-fi thriller adapted from Alexandra Bracken’s popular novel of the same name. The film delves

September 5, 2024

Movies

“The Haunting: A Classic Gothic Tale Reimagined by Jan de Bont

Released in 1999 and directed by Jan de Bont, The Haunting is a psychological horror thriller that has garnered attention for its chilling narrative and notable performances. The film takes its inspiration

September 2, 2024

Movies