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Hitchcock Presents: A Brief History of the Weird, Wild Hitchcock Shows That Once Dominated TV

Hitchcock Presents: A Brief History of the Weird, Wild Hitchcock Shows That Once Dominated TV

In the 1960s, Alfred Hitchcock was everywhere, and his anthology series became a hotbed for young talent and strange stories.

By Keith Roysdon | March 24, 2021

Infidelity Thrillers: Seven Great Books Built Around Cheating Spouses and Affairs

Infidelity Thrillers: Seven Great Books Built Around Cheating Spouses and Affairs

Nothing raises the stakes like a spot of adultery.

By Peter Swanson | March 24, 2021

How the Dutch Practice of Blindfolding Teenagers and Leaving Them in the Woods Inspired One Expat Writer To Write a Thriller

How the Dutch Practice of Blindfolding Teenagers and Leaving Them in the Woods Inspired One Expat Writer To Write a Thriller

Nina Siegal lived in the Netherlands for fifteen years before she learned about the "droppings."

By Nina Siegal | March 23, 2021

The Coming-of-Age Thriller: Its Power and Poignance

The Coming-of-Age Thriller: Its Power and Poignance

Eight novels that explore what happens when the road to adulthood is paved with the stuff of nightmares

By Debbie Babitt | March 18, 2021

This Saint Patrick's Day, you should watch <em>The Fugitive</em>

This Saint Patrick's Day, you should watch The Fugitive

Most people don't realize that the beloved thriller is a "Saint Patrick's Day movie," or even what that means, but it is. Oh, it is.

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 17, 2021

Gothic Fiction and the Deepest, Darkest Possibilities of Sibling Relationships

Gothic Fiction and the Deepest, Darkest Possibilities of Sibling Relationships

From Wilkie Collins and Henry James down to today's masters, these authors explore the intense space between siblings.

By Elizabeth Brooks | March 17, 2021

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Lolita isn't a love story. It's a gothic horror novel.

By Christina Baker Kline | March 16, 2021

Forever Trespassing Into History: An Author's Reflections on Retelling Historical Episodes as Fiction

By Emma Stonex | March 16, 2021

Discover the Weird, Mythical, Mystical World of Fire Bones

By William Boyle | March 15, 2021

Six Riveting Tales of Ultra-Competitive Parents

Six Riveting Tales of Ultra-Competitive Parents

Any parent wants the best for their child, but these parents will do anything to secure their children's futures.

By Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman | March 15, 2021

The Month's Best Psychological Thrillers: March 2021

The Month's Best Psychological Thrillers: March 2021

Disappearances, twisted romances, and cloistered settings.

By Lisa Levy | March 12, 2021

Fairy Tales Are Dark For a Reason—They're Trying to Warn Us About Danger

Fairy Tales Are Dark For a Reason—They're Trying to Warn Us About Danger

Like thrillers, fairy tales teach us to navigate the deep, dark wood...

By Cynthia Pelayo | March 12, 2021

The Mystery Is The Human Psyche: On Shakespeare, Crime, and Human Motivation

The Mystery Is The Human Psyche: On Shakespeare, Crime, and Human Motivation

It's not the "how" that drives a narrative. It's the "why".

By E.J. Beaton | March 12, 2021

The Cult of the Campus Thriller

The Cult of the Campus Thriller

Why are readers obsessed with the super-charged atmospherics of the campus thriller? The answer is as complicated as the novels.

By Laurie Elizabeth Flynn | March 11, 2021

Six Deliciously Duplicitous Female Characters in Thrillers

Six Deliciously Duplicitous Female Characters in Thrillers

Secrets, lies, and plenty of flaws—but always interesting

By Melissa Colasanti | March 10, 2021

Four Classic Summer Camp Horror Movies Ready For A Re-Watch

Four Classic Summer Camp Horror Movies Ready For A Re-Watch

The ’80s were a blur of dodgy pop music and big hair, but they produced some awesome horror.

By Natasha Preston | March 10, 2021

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