A little over 30 years separates the two film versions of Cape Fear, and you can feel the differences plainly when comparing them. The movies follow the same general story with changes that reflect the mood of the era. For instance, the Scorsese version darkens the tale with more lurid thrills. It’s telling that, 35 […]
Tag: Thriller
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed delivers thrills and satisfaction in equal measure
So many TV shows made today rely on shoving as many twists and turns as possible into the story. This is especially true in the thriller genre. While we can chalk it up to lazy writing and the need to pad out the plot, there’s another culprit. An underrated aspect is how the wealth of […]
Ponies adds some 70s fun to the spy thriller
It seems Peacock is going all in on spy thrillers. It makes sense: like the ever-popular murder mystery genre, spy thrillers rely on a plot full of twists where every character is a suspect. Throw together some name actors and let them do their best with the material. When it fails, you move on to […]
Run Away is high on thrills but low on sense
It’s a new year, which means Netflix is back with a new Harlan Coben adaptation. The prolific author continues to churn out new series at a pace just slightly faster than his published works. It’s a lucrative deal for both sides. Netflix loves content, and Coben remains one of the best content mills around. The […]
The Copenhagen Test is full of twists but offers little substance
Like many spy thrillers before it, The Copenhagen Test wants you to trust no one. Whether it’s a secret government agency, a mysterious bartender, or our protagonist, everyone is hiding something. There’s a reason so many spy stories go to that well. Besides being a great hook for the audience, it’s also natural for a […]