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The '''thriller''' is a broad [[genre]] of [[literature]], [[film]], and [[television]]. It includes numerous, often overlapping [[sub-genre]]s. The '''thriller''' is a broad [[genre]] of [[literature]], [[film]], and [[television]]. It includes numerous, often overlapping [[sub-genre]]s.
-Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful [[hero]]es who must thwart the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped [[villain]]s. Literary devices such as [[suspense]], [[Red herring (plot device)|red herring]]s, and [[cliffhanger]]s are used extensively.+Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful [[hero]]es who must thwart the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped [[villain]]s. Literary devices such as [[suspense]], [[Red herring (plot device)|red herring]]s, and [[cliffhanger]]s are used extensively.{{GFDL}}
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The thriller is a broad genre of literature, film, and television. It includes numerous, often overlapping sub-genres.

Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must thwart the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped villains. Literary devices such as suspense, red herrings, and cliffhangers are used extensively.



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