Thriller
FICTION / Storm child
The majority of my early childhood was spent in a big house filled with endless possibilities. At least, that’s what my preteen self thought at the time.
BTS get mention in Michael Jackson documentary
K-pop sensation BTS has been featured in the highly awaited documentary "Thriller 40”, revealed on the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson's iconic album "Thriller”.
Looking back at ‘NH10’, an underrated gem of a movie
NH10, an Indian film from 2015, is indeed one of those silent hits that went on to become underrated. The movie primarily caters to those who relish horror without gore.
Single wife, double life
When DC Clements misses, by just a few hours, the opportunity to recover the abducted Kylie—who was being held prisoner by an unknown captor in the initial period after she disappeared—the police officer becomes obsessed with finding out what actually happened to the missing woman.
The dark undercurrents of family life
The book combines the intrigue of a classic domestic suspense novel with a high level of psychological insight and skilful character development.
Sun, surf, and soul searching
These are novels where the suspense is often drawn from the subtleties of character development, which become more evident as the story unfolds.
REVIEW: SHORT STORY OF THE MONTH / An ordinary day, with monsters in our jungles
Even the Bangladeshi protagonist—merely referred to as Agontok (a stranger)—is established as an anti-hero, in contrast with the traditionally heroic Hercules, which I thought was an exciting change.
The allure of thriller books
There is more to the genre of thriller books than most people realise.
THE SHELF / Spooky October reads for Halloween
Rahman’s central character Mumin, a teacher of Islamic studies in a district high school is summoned by the headmistress to help liberate her young daughter from an apparent demonic possession.
Storm child
The majority of my early childhood was spent in a big house filled with endless possibilities. At least, that’s what my preteen self thought at the time.
BTS get mention in Michael Jackson documentary
K-pop sensation BTS has been featured in the highly awaited documentary "Thriller 40”, revealed on the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson's iconic album "Thriller”.
Looking back at ‘NH10’, an underrated gem of a movie
NH10, an Indian film from 2015, is indeed one of those silent hits that went on to become underrated. The movie primarily caters to those who relish horror without gore.
Single wife, double life
When DC Clements misses, by just a few hours, the opportunity to recover the abducted Kylie—who was being held prisoner by an unknown captor in the initial period after she disappeared—the police officer becomes obsessed with finding out what actually happened to the missing woman.
The dark undercurrents of family life
The book combines the intrigue of a classic domestic suspense novel with a high level of psychological insight and skilful character development.
Sun, surf, and soul searching
These are novels where the suspense is often drawn from the subtleties of character development, which become more evident as the story unfolds.
An ordinary day, with monsters in our jungles
Even the Bangladeshi protagonist—merely referred to as Agontok (a stranger)—is established as an anti-hero, in contrast with the traditionally heroic Hercules, which I thought was an exciting change.
The allure of thriller books
There is more to the genre of thriller books than most people realise.
Spooky October reads for Halloween
Rahman’s central character Mumin, a teacher of Islamic studies in a district high school is summoned by the headmistress to help liberate her young daughter from an apparent demonic possession.
Shock value is overrated
Can shock value be overdone in horror movies?