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action thriller
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈæk.ʃən ˌθrɪl.ər/ us /ˈæk.ʃən ˌθrɪl.ɚ/
a type of film that has an exciting story, often about solving a crime, and in which a lot of exciting things happen:
He created the spectacular special effects seen in two of this year's top action thrillers.
This action thriller is too dependent on action and doesn't have a believable storyline to match.
This history-themed action thriller doesn't get many points for realism.
In its final hour, the film turns into a tense action thriller.
Coming up, we have a preview of an action thriller that boasts some of the most incredible stunts ever seen.
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