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Horror vs. Thriller

Horror

/ˈhɒrə/

A feeling of great fear and shock

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No lurking horrors were to upbraid him for his easy credulity.I returned to the hotel, feeling sick with horror.Faustus thought with horror.

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Thriller

/ˈθrɪlə/

An exciting story or movie full of suspense and surprises

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Ways to tell them apart:

Horror often features supernatural elements like ghosts and monsters, while thrillers focus on suspense and tension.
Thrillers rely on creating a mood of excitement and anticipation, whereas horror aims to invoke fear and shock.
Horror plots typically involve life-threatening situations that are often otherworldly, whereas thrillers often deal with plots that revolve around crime or espionage.
The primary aim of horror is to scare; thrillers aim to thrill or keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
Horror elements are more grotesque and feature evil entities, whereas thrillers tend to focus more on psychological mind games.

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