Horror film
Thriller and horror film are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thriller" instead a noun phrase "Horror film".
Thriller
Thriller noun - Something (as a close contest) that induces much suspense as to its outcome.
Horror film and thriller are semantically related. You can use "Horror film" instead a noun "Thriller".
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Emil BretonA cult psychological thriller/horror film from 1973, directed by Brian De Palma.
Source: Film / Sisters (1973) - The novelization of independent thriller/horror film Ten was written by script co-writer and cast member Jade Sylvan (who portrayed The Renegade).
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Played cartoonishly straight with the thriller/horror film Chaos.
Source: Toxic Friend Influence
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