These Novels Defined the Modern Thriller Genre

Before True Detective, the majority of popular thrillers, crime shows, and suspenseful stories were originally written as books and then made into movies or TV shows.

Before True Detective, the majority of popular thrillers, crime shows, and suspenseful stories were originally written as books and then made into movies or TV shows.

Chris Hemsworth recently told GamesRadar+ that he thought the trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, featuring Steve Rogers, was excellent. It originally appeared in theaters before showings of Avatar: Fire and Ash and was later released online on December 23, 2025.

Salvatore Sciafani directs The Hermit, which will be released by Uncork’d Entertainment this March. According to Bleeding Cool, Uncork’d President Keith Leopard praised Lou Ferrigno’s performance as something horror fans will find surprising. Leopard also described the film as a dark, action-packed, and highly entertaining genre piece, stating it’s the type of bold movie their audience enjoys.

He wasn’t just talking about the characters themselves, but a broader shift in storytelling. Before, American heroes were typically good people, stories were brightly lit, and everything usually ended well. Afterwards, things changed – heroes became more flawed, stories grew darker and more complex, and the hopeful ideals once celebrated felt heavy and disappointing.

Despite the Slagsvol family being welcoming, this episode mainly focuses on the relationships between Austen and Salley, and Craig and Charley – it feels like a low-budget version of the film Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. The day after Austen’s terrible birthday dinner, which seems to have ended his friendship with Craig, Austen spends the afternoon with his cats and then calls Madison to talk things through. He tells Madison he’s no longer concerned about fixing things with Craig, and also reveals he’s broken up with Audrey. However, the show saves this news to share with Venita and Rodrigo later, during a car ride to the farm, maximizing the dramatic impact.

According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, the upcoming Avengers movies – Doomsday and Secret Wars – are heading in a direction he’s unsure about. He shared on social media (formerly Twitter) that while some plans sound fantastic, certain creative choices don’t make sense to him and he predicts they’ll upset many fans.

It’s common for fans to compare the Disney-era Star Wars stories to the original vision George Lucas had, including ideas he never got to finish. Interestingly, a project he once planned that was canceled is now being adapted into a different Star Wars series.
Channing Tatum recently shared a photo on Instagram that had fans wondering why he was in the hospital. The picture showed him in a hospital gown with bandages on his head, and he captioned it with a message about facing a tough challenge. However, the full story was on his Instagram Stories, not just his … Read more

Today, it’s rare for movie studios to take risks on completely original ideas, with most films being sequels, remakes, or adaptations. However, despite this trend, some of the most memorable and impactful movies of all time have been created since 2000 by incredibly talented filmmakers. While many of these directors began their careers in the late 1990s, they truly flourished and produced their finest work in the 21st century.

Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a funny TV show about a group of unusual detectives in the NYPD. They solve crimes with a lot of humor, even though their captain, Raymon Holt (played by Andre Braugher), is very serious. The show stars Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Chelsea Peretti, Dirk Blocker, and Joel McKinnon Miller, and is known for its hilarious cast and writing.