techno-thriller

[ tek-noh-thril-er ]

noun

1. a suspense novel in which the manipulation of sophisticated technology, as of aircraft or weapons systems, plays a prominent part.

Word History and Origins

Origin of techno-thriller¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Bertrand Bonello’s “The Beast” is an audacious interdimensional romance, techno-thriller and Los Angeles noir rolled up in one.

From New York Times

The actress Nia Long sat down with Wanda Sykes on Wednesday’s “Daily Show” to talk about her two new projects, the Netflix comedy “You People” and the techno-thriller “Missing.”

From New York Times

For his first feature film since 2015’s techno-thriller “Blackhat,” Michael Mann returns with “Ferrari,” a story he has been chasing for years that has the air of a magnum opus, combining many of his master themes on masculinity, isolation, proficiency and modernity.

From Los Angeles Times

In May 2020, while many people were still learning to bake sourdough, Dugdale began to shoot the techno-thriller “Zero Contact” over Zoom.

From New York Times

Into the techno-thriller microclimate that includes “Homecoming,” “Mr. Robot,” “Counterpart” and “Black Mirror” comes this series starring Adam Scott as an employee of a company that has developed an extreme approach to the work-life balance.

From New York Times