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    thriller

    US /ˈθrɪlɚ/

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    UK /ˈθrɪlə(r)/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Suspenseful adventure story or play or movie
    The book was a thriller that kept me wondering what would happen
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A type of book, film, or play that is very exciting and makes you feel nervous
    She enjoys reading thrillers before going to bed.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A very successful album by Michael Jackson.
    "Thriller" is Michael Jackson's best-selling album.

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    16:19How Radiohead Avoid Clichés In Songwriting: Paranoid Android
    • What's that? It's a question that leaves the listener hanging. To me, it has the same effect and function as a cliffhanger in a thriller series. He also drags out the second word.

      What's that? It's a question that leaves the listener hanging. To me, it has the same effect and function as a cliffhanger in a thriller series. He also drags out the second word.

    B1

    How Soderbergh Elevates A (Minor) Scene

    08:57How Soderbergh Elevates A (Minor) Scene
    • Let's take a look at a short two-minute scene from his latest movie, Black Bag, a smart, propulsive spy thriller that I really enjoyed.

      Let's take a look at a short two-minute scene from his latest movie, Black Bag, a smart, propulsive spy thriller that I really enjoyed.

    B1

    Conversation Skills: 5 questions to make you the most interesting person in the room

    14:24Conversation Skills: 5 questions to make you the most interesting person in the room
    • Is it a thriller?

      Is it a thriller?

    A2

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    11:27Top 10 Most Disturbing Cult Classics You've Never Seen
    • Possession Much has been written about this cult psychological horror thriller from writer-director Andrzej Zywowski.

      Possession Much has been written about this cult psychological horror thriller from writer-director Andrzej Zywowski.

    B2

    Why Is It Impossible To Make Another Good Jurassic Movie?

    09:50Why Is It Impossible To Make Another Good Jurassic Movie?
    • It exists as a creature feature, a thriller, a scientific morality play, an unapologetic story of found family, and most importantly, it's the story of characters in wonder of the world they have found themselves.

      It exists as a creature feature, a thriller, a scientific morality play, an unapologetic story of found family, and most importantly, it's the story of characters in wonder of the world they have found themselves.

    B1

    POP CULTURE: What Is Cinema For?

    09:55POP CULTURE: What Is Cinema For?
    • Rather than, say, something was merely a thriller or a comedy, we'd put the accent on what these genres might achieve for their audiences.

      Rather than, say, something was merely a thriller or a comedy, we'd put the accent on what these genres might achieve for their audiences.

    • Rather than say something was merely a thriller or comedy,

      Rather than say something was merely a thriller or comedy,

    B1

    Work/Life Balance & Time Management | Q&A | Hannah Witton

    09:28Work/Life Balance & Time Management | Q&A | Hannah Witton
    • It is told backwards, and it's, like, a mystery thriller.

      It is told backwards, and it's, like, a mystery thriller.

    • If you like YA and thriller and stories told in an interesting style, this one.

      If you like YA and thriller and stories told in an interesting style, this one.

    A2

    Comedians react to public release of Epstein’s ‘birthday book’ notes

    08:58Comedians react to public release of Epstein’s ‘birthday book’ notes
    • And joining Michael, they're a comedian, actor and writer whose new Netflix thriller Wayward premieres this month, which I don't think is a spoiler.

      And joining Michael, they're a comedian, actor and writer whose new Netflix thriller Wayward premieres this month, which I don't think is a spoiler.

    B1

    The Rise of Tom Cruise

    04:36The Rise of Tom Cruise
    • the thriller The Firm, and as the sadistic vampire, Lestat, an Interview with the Vampire.

      the thriller The Firm, and as the sadistic vampire, Lestat, an Interview with the Vampire.

    • Steven Spielberg in Minority Report and War of the Worlds, and Michael Mann in the action thriller Collateral.

      Steven Spielberg in Minority Report and War of the Worlds, and Michael Mann in the action thriller Collateral.

    B2

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    14:10Top 10 Creepiest TV Shows Ever Made
    • Dark If you take your dose of horror with a side of self-torment, this German thriller will be right up your alley.

      Dark If you take your dose of horror with a side of self-torment, this German thriller will be right up your alley.

    B2