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If there’s one type of film that deserves a bit of a spotlight right now, it’s gotta be the psychological thriller. Don’t get us wrong — we love horror movies, melodrama, period pieces and more. But if you really want to be shocked, surprised, and hooked the entire way through a film, then you have to go with this genre. These films are full of tension and suspense, and more often than not, they’ll keep you on the edge of your seat (literally). Psychological thrillers are having such a resurgence that one of the most famous films in the genre is heading to the small screen for a new adaptation.