What are the main features of a 2014 psychological thriller based on a Flynn novel?

Well, 'Gone Girl' is a 2014 psychological thriller based on a Flynn novel. It's a really dark and suspenseful movie. The story is about a man whose wife goes missing and all the evidence seems to point to him as the killer. But as the plot progresses, we find out that there's much more to the story than meets the eye. It's a great exploration of marriage, media, and how people can manipulate others.

The suspense. In psychological thriller books, the authors build up the suspense gradually. For example, in 'The Silence of the Lambs', the way Harris slowly reveals the mind of Hannibal Lecter keeps the readers in a state of constant anticipation.

The best new psychological thriller novels often have complex characters. For example, characters might have hidden motives or past traumas that drive their actions. They also usually have a strong sense of mystery. The plot keeps you guessing, like in 'Gone Girl' where the truth about the characters' relationship is slowly revealed. Another feature is a tense atmosphere. 'The Silent Patient' creates a lot of tension as the psychologist tries to get the patient to talk.

A psychological thriller novel is a type of fiction that focuses on the mental and emotional states of the characters, often involving elements of suspense, mystery, and psychological manipulation.

Well, they usually have a slow - burn build - up. Take 'Misery' for instance. At first, it seems like a somewhat normal situation where the author is being cared for after an accident, but then it gradually turns into a nightmarish captivity. The characters are also very relatable in a way that makes their psychological states more impactful. We can all imagine the horror of being held against our will like in 'Misery' or the feeling of being an outcast like Carrie. And the endings are often unexpected and leave you thinking long after you've finished reading or watching.

Often, they have complex characters. For example, in 'The Dark Half', the main character has a split personality, which creates a lot of psychological depth. His two sides battle it out, and it keeps the reader on edge wondering which side will win.

One of the main themes is obsession. The protagonist is obsessed with a couple she sees from the train, which drives much of the plot. Another theme is memory and its unreliability. Her alcohol - affected memories play a crucial role in the mystery.

I haven't read this novel specifically, but generally in a psychological thriller, it might involve a family with dark secrets, perhaps some sort of mystery or danger lurking within the family structure. It could be about family members hiding things from each other, or there could be an external threat related to the family's past actions.

One characteristic is the complex characters. King is great at creating multi - dimensional characters. In his novels - turned - psychological - thrillers, like in 'The Dark Half', the main character has a split personality, which adds a lot of psychological depth and mystery.

Sure. 'Carrie' is also a classic. A girl with telekinetic powers who has been bullied finally snaps and takes revenge. The movie adaptation of this Stephen King novel does a great job of portraying the psychological build - up to Carrie's breakdown and the chaos that follows.