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Psychological thriller

A psychological thriller is a type of movie or book that is very suspenseful and scary because it makes you feel worried, scared, or uneasy. In a psychological thriller, the characters are often trying to figure out what's really going on in some kind of mysterious situation while they are being chased or threatened by something or someone unknown. It usually has unexpected twists and turns in the story. As you watch the movie or read the book, you know the characters are in some kind of danger, but you don't know what's going to happen next!