Thriller (2017)

惊悚小说 · 惊悚小说 ‧ Movie ‧ 2017

Cui Kai is a has-been writer and lives in his distressed apartment, unemployed. One day he receives an exciting job offer from an editor-to create a horror series. Kai has finally completed the horror series. The book becomes an immediate hit. However, fame does not make Kai any happier. Every story in his book is inextricably intertwined with his own life. He himself has a personality split and the obese man is in fact his other self that he is afraid of. Kai is able to eventually defeat his dark side and obtain a complete and wholesome personality. All the characters Cui Kai created are the split personalities of himself during his time in the asylum.

What it's about

Thriller (2017) is a 2017 Chinese movie produced in China. The story is categorised as Horror, with notable themes including Writer Male Lead, Suspense (Vote tags). It currently holds a community score of 5.5/10 on MyDramaList.

Where to watch Thriller (2017)

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Thriller (2017). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Inside · Inside: A Chinese Horror Story · Jing Song Xiao Shuo · 禁闭者

Should you watch Thriller (2017)?

If you enjoy horror, Thriller (2017) is worth your time. As a feature-length watch it's a low-risk way to sample Chinese cinema. Chinese productions tend to lean into rich costume design and long-form character arcs.