thriller

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Norwegian family drama "Sentimental Value" -- which won the second prize, Grand Prix -- and Brazilian thriller "The Secret Agent" are both in the running for best picture.

From Barron's

They squeezed home by just four runs against Nepal in a last-ball thriller on Sunday and then lost by 30 runs to the West Indies to end an eight-match winning streak.

From Barron's

Until one recalls 2020’s winner “Parasite,” with its similarly bold mix of styles including dark comedy, thriller and horror.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, the country is represented by political thriller The Secret Agent, which has four nominations including best picture.

From BBC

As with Clooney, “The Constant Gardener’s” Rachel Weisz won her Academy Award for appearing in a spy thriller, with both stories based on real events.

From Los Angeles Times