The latest Harlan Coben adaptation proves that suspense and emotional stakes can be more compelling than shock value

Rakib Hasan took Western adventure tales and breathed into them a Bangladeshi heart.

The majority of my early childhood was spent in a big house filled with endless possibilities. At least, that’s what my preteen self thought at the time.

K-pop sensation BTS has been featured in the highly awaited documentary "Thriller 40”, revealed on the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson's iconic album "Thriller”.

NH10, an Indian film from 2015, is indeed one of those silent hits that went on to become underrated. The movie primarily caters to those who relish horror without gore.

When DC Clements misses, by just a few hours, the opportunity to recover the abducted Kylie—who was being held prisoner by an unknown captor in the initial period after she disappeared—the police officer becomes obsessed with finding out what actually happened to the missing woman.

The book combines the intrigue of a classic domestic suspense novel with a high level of psychological insight and skilful character development.

These are novels where the suspense is often drawn from the subtleties of character development, which become more evident as the story unfolds.

Even the Bangladeshi protagonist—merely referred to as Agontok (a stranger)—is established as an anti-hero, in contrast with the traditionally heroic Hercules, which I thought was an exciting change.

There is more to the genre of thriller books than most people realise.

Rahman’s central character Mumin, a teacher of Islamic studies in a district high school is summoned by the headmistress to help liberate her young daughter from an apparent demonic possession.

Can shock value be overdone in horror movies?

Everyone, except Pippa, believes that Salil Singh killed his girlfriend, Andie Bell, five years ago. Before he could be charged, Salil was found in the woods, apparently having committed suicide.