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Murder Mystery OR Paranormal Thriller: Great Novels that blend the Genres
The combination of a murder mystery, psychological thriller, and paranormal elements—especially with an unreliable narrator—is a sub-genre that’s grown significantly in recent years. The ambiguity of what is real versus what is imagined is a key element that can create a truly unsettling and memorable reading experience. Here is a…
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The Birth of a Genre: An Analysis of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and Its Enduring Legacy
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” published in April 1841, is not merely a short story; it is a foundational text of modern literature, a work that single-handedly gave birth to the detective fiction genre.1 In its scant pages, Poe laid out a blueprint that would be…
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Murder Mystery Decade by Decade: Films, TV, Plays
Building on the lists you’ve already requested, here is a comprehensive, decade-by-decade list of mystery movies, television shows, and plays, excluding Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes (See our previous two posts). This list includes a variety of mystery types, from classic whodunits to film noir, political thrillers, and modern procedurals.…
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Sherlock Holmes Decade by Decade: Films, TV, Stage Plays
A comprehensive list of Sherlock Holmes adaptations by decade is challenging due to the sheer volume of material, but here’s a detailed breakdown of many of the most significant and well-known films, TV shows, and staged plays, decade by decade. 1890s-1910s The earliest known Sherlock Holmes film was produced in…
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Agatha Christie Decade by Decade: Films, TV, Staged Plays
A comprehensive list of Agatha Christie adaptations by decade is a huge undertaking, as her works have been adapted into over 150 films and countless TV shows, radio dramas, and live plays. Here is a detailed breakdown of many of the most significant and well-known adaptations, by decade. 1930s This…
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