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The Chalk Man
The Chalk Man
C.J. Tudor | 2018 | Thriller
7
7.7 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
Unnerving thriller with lots of different threads
While elements of this psychological thriller seem far-fetched, there's something ghoulish and almost Stephen King-like in its approach.

Following the narrative of Ed, the teacher recounts his childhood with his friends and the time they found the dismembered body of a young woman. In the meantime, chalk drawings keep appearing, and take a life of their own.

While the ending is startling and worth listening to the finish, at times the back and forth narrative from past to future becomes convoluted and can be hard to keep track, let alone concentrate. A good thriller, but with a lot of loose ends.
  
Red Sparrow (2018)
Red Sparrow (2018)
2018 | Mystery, Thriller
Jennifer Lawrence (0 more)
Poor pacing and about 30mins too long (0 more)
A good espionage Thriller
I didn't see many reviews before seeing this, just a trailer. It's a very stylish spy thriller with some great cast members.
The trailer made it seem quite a seductive thriller, whilst it does have some sex scenes and nudity it's gratuitous rather than sexy. It's quite violent and brutal at times with some torture scenes.
Overall the story is interesting but not gripping and the pacing is up and down in the 2nd half of the film. Thankfully the ending was decent and Lawrence does well in a challenging role.
  
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Dean (6925 KP) rated The Informer (2019) in Movies

Sep 14, 2020 (Updated Sep 14, 2020)  
The Informer (2019)
The Informer (2019)
2019 | Crime, Drama
Some good plotlines (0 more)
Not as intelligent as it thinks (0 more)
Average Thriller
Missed this at the cinema so caught it on Sky cinema. Pretty average Thriller featuring an undercover informant. Events make him not sure who to trust and put him and his family at risk.
The main problem is this feels like a lot of other undercover plot type films but no where near as good. Some of the decisions made and actions taken didn't make much sense. It has quite a low budget feel to it overall. Lots of twists and turns to a predictable ending. It's all a bit clichéd by the end. An ok thriller but nothing special.
  
The Lost Symbol: (Robert Langdon Book 3)
The Lost Symbol: (Robert Langdon Book 3)
Dan Brown | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry
10
7.6 (19 Ratings)
Book Rating
Plot, characters (0 more)
Throughly Enjoyable
Oh I love Langdon. Granted that means I adore Dan Brown!
This is another fast paced thriller which I would recommend to anyone.
  
All The Missing Girls
All The Missing Girls
Megan Miranda | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.7 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
Writing (0 more)
The order of the story (2 more)
Confusing to follow, and not in a good mystery-thriller type way
Weird ending
Attempt at being interesting, but so convoluted
  
Bates Motel  - Season 1
Bates Motel - Season 1
2013 | Drama
The casting of Freddie Highmore, as Norman Bates, is inspired. (2 more)
Top story.
Atmospherically thrilling and tense.
This is a must watch thriller based on the Hitchcock classic.
  
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Steff P (61 KP) rated Taboo - Season 1 in TV

May 11, 2017  
Taboo  - Season 1
Taboo - Season 1
2017 | Drama
"I have a use for you" (0 more)
Dark intelligent period thriller / drama (with a dash of voodoo)
Good story, well portrayed and can't wait for the next one!
  
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller
8
7.6 (173 Ratings)
Book Rating
Worth a read, theres a twist in the tail! (0 more)
Probably struggles a little, to live up to its hype. (0 more)
Complex and mixed up characters, a psychological thriller!