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Unleash heart-racing thrills with Lionsgate Play’s thriller line-up
Mumbai: Gritty, nerve-wracking, and filled with an undying amount of suspense! Thriller titles just have something special about them, constantly keeping you on your toes, awaiting the next twist. Some have your eyes glued to the screen while some have you looking from behind a blanket. Lionsgate Play satisfies your craving for thrilling experiences with its collection of captivating titles like The Devil You Know and American Psycho, where unpredictability reigns supreme. So saddle up and prepare to watch some of the most nail-biting, blood-rushing titles you can lay your hands on.
For a dose of spine-tingling thrillers, here is a list of titles to look out for on Lionsgate Play:
The Devil You Know
What happens when your family turns out to be your greatest enemy? When formerly-incarcerated Marcus Cowans discovers the possible misdeeds of one of his brothers he finds himself in a personal dilemma of protecting his brother or protecting the rest of his loved ones. With a stunning cast of Wu Omar Epps, Michael Ealy, Michael Beach, Theo Rossi, and Erica Tazel the film looks to provide audiences with a drama jam-packed with an aura of mystery to keep you on your toes.
Shining Vale
Possessed, depressed, or just going (batshit) crazy? Shining Vale follows the story of Patricia ‘Pat’ Phelps as she moves into an old mansion far away from their city home. Wanting a fresh start with her husband after having an affair, she tries to play the good wife, only to realize the mansion isn’t all that it seems. The iconic Courtney Cox is supported by Gus Birney, Mira Sorvino, Sherilyn Fenn, and Greg Kinnear.
Piranha 3D
Fear the Ocean! As sudden underwater tremors hit, a school of pre-historic man-eating piranhas is set free in a water resort, and they’re hungry. In a kill-or-be-killed scenario, a group of strangers, led by a local cop, must fight for their survival as the carnivorous fish get closer to drawing blood. The movie shows Elisabeth Shue, Kelly Brook, Christopher Lloyd, and Jerry O’Connell in pivotal roles.
American Psycho
Who doesn’t love a little blood? Patrick Bateman sure does, as he goes from a young Wall Street hotshot by day to a murderous serial killer by night. A victim of his own bloodlust, Bateman keeps pushing the boundaries of what he can get away with, but when will it stop? Watch Christian Bale deliver the performance of a lifetime in American Psycho.
Till Death
Even death couldn’t do them apart! After what was supposed to be a romantic evening on the ten-year anniversary of their stale marriage, Megan wakes up handcuffed to her husband’s dead body. Stuck alone in the cold will she be able to survive her husband’s evil plan? The brilliant Megan Fox is supported by Eoin Macken, Callan Mulvey, and Aml Ameen.
The Girl From Plainville
Following the true story of Michelle Carter, The Girl From Plainville showcases her relationship with Conrad Roy III, leading up to his eventual suicide. Diving deep into the texting-suicide case, her journey from being in a happy relationship to her conviction of involuntary manslaughter is seen. The series sees Elle Fanning in a never-seen-before role alongside Colton Ryan, Chloe Sevigny, and Cara Buono.
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WhatsApp may soon let users to pick who sees their status updates
The messaging giant is borrowing a page from Instagram’s playbook as it pushes to give users finer control over their social circles.
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature that could make its Status function considerably smarter and considerably more private.
According to reports from beta tracking platforms, the app is testing a tool called Status lists, which would allow users to create named groups such as close friends, family and colleagues, and control precisely which group sees each update. It is a meaningful step up from the platform’s current blunt instruments, which offer only three options: share with all contacts, exclude specific people, or manually select individuals each time.
The new feature draws an obvious comparison with Instagram’s Close Friends function, and the resemblance is unlikely to be accidental. Both platforms sit within Meta’s family, and the company has been nudging them toward a common logic of audience segmentation for some time.
The move also fits neatly into WhatsApp’s broader privacy push. The platform has been rolling out enhanced chat protections and is exploring the introduction of usernames, which would allow users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. Status lists extend that philosophy from messaging into broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Status itself has been evolving well beyond its origins as a simple photo-and-text slideshow. The feature now supports music stickers, collages, longer videos and interactive elements, pushing it closer to the social-media-style story format pioneered by Snapchat and refined by Instagram. In that context, finer audience controls are not merely a privacy feature. They are a precondition for people sharing more.
The feature remains in development and has not been confirmed for release. WhatsApp routinely tests tools that are later modified or quietly shelved. But the direction of travel is clear: the app wants Status to be a destination, not an afterthought. Letting users decide exactly who is in the audience is how it gets there.
