A good crime thriller makes you want to dial 9-1-1. And if the police are already there, you still feel like dialing anyway to ask for reinforcements. A good crime thriller also makes you fear that the villain might find you and make you pay if you do that. For a moment, you’re afraid, but then you realize you’re safe. It’s just a movie. Still, you can’t help but feel sorry for everyone who has been hurt on screen. If a crime thriller doesn’t make you feel that way, it’s much better to step outside and plant flowers in the garden.

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