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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Based on a True Story in Books

Jul 27, 2017  
Based on a True Story
Based on a True Story
Delphine de Vigan | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A clever psychological thriller
How many books do you trust to be actually based on reality and are non fiction books completely factual? These are some of the questions that arise in this descriptive, slick psychological thriller. It follows the journey of a novelist with writer's block who seems to have been befriended by a woman who takes a lot of interest in her. The woman is enigmatic and secretive and who knows how much of her is real. It is written in the perspective of the writer and so it shows in detail how her mind unravels and is manipulated.

It leaves you pondering whether the protagonist actually imagined the entire thing?
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated Black Swan (2010) in Movies

Sep 2, 2017  
Black Swan (2010)
Black Swan (2010)
2010 | Horror, Thriller
8
7.7 (47 Ratings)
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Natalie Portman (0 more)
A great psychological thriller
From all the hype and bits I heard about the film I wasn't sure it would be one I would like that much. I finally gave it ago and I did really enjoy it. It's nothing like what I expected really. Although about a ballerina in Swan Lake there are many deep layers to the meaning of the film. Quite dark, disturbing at times and raunchy as well, many will be surprised at what they see. A great performance from Natalie Portman as the perfection driven dancer who has problems coping with what is expected of her. A great psychological thriller with some surreal scenes. If you thought you'd skip it, think again!
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Devil's Work in Books

Jul 26, 2017  
The Devil's Work
The Devil's Work
Mark Edwards | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Lots of twists, interesting plot, claustrophobic
Mark Edwards' crime thriller is interesting because there is a massive psychological element to it. At times it is claustrophobic, especially as the protagonist continues to believe her assistant is plotting to overthrow her. While it does become slightly over the top, it's still gripping and engaging.
  
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Peter G. (247 KP) rated The Silence of the Lambs (1991) in Movies

Jun 5, 2019  
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
1991 | Horror, Thriller
8
8.8 (99 Ratings)
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I was late to the table having only recently watched this gripping and monstrous psychological thriller, Jodie Foster as the FBI agent in training needing Hannibal Lecter's insight into a case, Hopkins plays the manipulative cannibal with aplomb and you fear for Clarice at every turn. Top quality scares in this one.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Missing in Books

Jul 28, 2017  
The Missing
The Missing
Tiina Nunnally, Caroline Eriksson | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Mystery
4
6.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Slow and a little tedious
Contains spoilers, click to show
This psychological thriller began with tinges of a David Lynch film, and finished with an inconclusive, fluffy conclusion. The lack of connected thoughts and plot made it difficult to concentrate - it makes some sense as it is supposed to be a reflection of the protagonist's mental state - however it was not well executed.

It's starting to get a little predictable with the abusive spouse story - this kind of storyline definitely needs a revamp. The performance was fine but the thriller was a little too drab.
  
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Sophie Percival (9 KP) rated The Last Thing I Saw in Books

Dec 16, 2018  
The Last Thing I Saw
The Last Thing I Saw
Alex Sinclair | 2017 | Thriller
7
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Easy to read (1 more)
Story keeps you reading
Plot twist is easily guessed (0 more)
Nice and easy read!
Nice, easy psychological thriller. I ended up guessing who the "masked man" was pretty early in the book but I enjoyed following Emma's journey in trying to remember the events of that fateful night.
4 out of 5 ?