Thriller Puns

Murder Mysteries

I told my detective friend to stop dragging his feet; he was just making a murder out of it.
Why did the detective bring a ladder to the crime scene? He wanted to get to the root of the problem.
The murderer decided to go vegan; he couldn't handle the guilt of killing time.
I tried to solve a murder mystery but got caught up in a web of lies; it was all too knotty.
The detective played hide and seek with the suspect; it was a game of 'who done it.'
When asked if he was guilty, the suspect said, 'I plead the fifth... of whiskey.'
I told the detective I could solve the case; he said, 'You'd need a lot of clues to get a rise out of me!'
The mystery novel was a real page-turner; I couldn't put it down until I found the killer!
The detective opened a bakery; he was great at making dough but terrible at kneading alibis.
The suspect had a sweet alibi; he was caught at a cookie convention.
When the detective's partner left, he felt really blue; it was a case of 'partner loss.'
I asked the detective if he was good at solving puzzles; he said, 'Only the killer ones!'
The crime scene was so messy; it was a real 'murder mess,' if you ask me.
The detective loves puns; he often says, 'I’m just trying to get a rise out of the case!'
I asked my friend if he could solve a murder mystery; he replied, 'I’m not a murder-ologist!'
The detective got a promotion; he was finally able to put his career on the right track.
The murder mystery dinner was a hit; everyone was dying to eat.
The detective said he was on the case; I told him he was just spinning his wheels.
The detective's cat was always helping; it was a real 'clue cat.'
I couldn't find the suspect; it turns out he was just hiding in plain sight!
The detective said he wasn't a fan of heavy metal; he preferred light 'clue' music.

Psychological Thrillers

I tried to read a psychological thriller, but it was just too mind-bending.
Why did the psychologist love thrillers? They always kept him on the edge of his seat!
The character in the thriller had a split personality; it was a real plot twist!
Every time I read a psychological thriller, I lose my mind; I guess it's just a thriller ride.
I asked my friend if he liked psychological thrillers; he said, 'Only when they get under my skin.'
The therapist wrote a thriller; it was a real 'mind game.'
Why did the thriller writer go to therapy? He had too many plot holes!
I was entangled in a psychological thriller; it was a web of deception!
The psychologist said the thriller was a great study of the mind; I told him it was just a page-turner.
The character in the thriller was always paranoid; he really was a 'cerebral' killer.
The psychological thriller had me guessing; I was just trying to get into the mind of the killer!
I tried to write a psychological thriller but lost my train of thought; it was a real derailment!
The thriller kept me on my toes; I had to keep my wits about me!
I asked the author what inspired him; he said, 'Just a little voice in my head.'
The protagonist in the thriller had a habit of overthinking; it was a real 'mental maze.'
The suspense was palpable; it was a real 'mind game' for the ages!
I told my friend to read the thriller; he said, 'Nah, I'm not ready for a mental workout.'
The protagonist had a knack for solving puzzles; he had a real talent for 'mind mapping.'
The twist in the psychological thriller was so surprising; I had to pick my jaw off the floor!
The author said he wanted to keep readers guessing; guess he succeeded in 'mind control.'
I asked my friend if he was okay after reading the thriller; he said, 'I think my mind is playing tricks on me!'

Suspense and Tension

I told my friend to chill during the suspenseful movie; he said, 'I can't, it's too tense!'
The horror movie had me on the edge of my seat; I was really 'suspense-ing' for dear life!
Why did the thriller writer always bring a rope? To tie up loose ends!
The suspense was so thick you could cut it with a knife; it was a real tension cutter!
I asked my friend if he liked suspense; he said, 'Only when I'm on the edge of my seat!'
The tense moment in the movie was so dramatic; it was 'suspenseful' to the core!
I told my friend to relax during the thriller; he said, 'I'm trying, but it's so gripping!'
The tension in the room was palpable; it was like a game of 'who will crack first!'
The suspenseful scene had everyone holding their breath; it was a real breath-taker!
I asked the director how he builds tension; he said, 'I just let it simmer!'
The suspense was so intense; I felt like I was in a pressure cooker!
The thriller was so good, it had me 'suspense-ting' my disbelief!
I tried to watch a suspense movie, but it was so tense I nearly gave up!
The author said he loved to play with reader's emotions; it was a real 'emotional rollercoaster.'
The suspenseful moment had me gripping the armrest; it was a real 'hold on tight' situation!
I told my friend to calm down during the thriller; he said, 'I can't, it's too gripping!'
The tension in the movie was like a tightrope; one wrong move and it would snap!
The suspense was elevated; it felt like I was on a cliffhanger!
I asked the author how he creates tension; he said, 'It’s all about pacing!'
The climax of the thriller was so intense, I thought I might explode!
The suspense was like a ticking time bomb; I could feel it building!

Crime Thrillers

Why did the criminal become a baker? He was good at kneading dough!
The crime thriller was so good, it left me 'baked' in suspense!
I tried to solve the crime, but it was a real 'tough nut' to crack!
The thief was caught in the act; he was really 'stealing the show.'
The crime scene was a real mess; it was a 'case of the jitters.'
The detective said the case was 'open and shut'; I told him it was more like 'open and stuck!'
I asked the criminal what his favorite dessert was; he said, 'I love a good heist-cream!'
The heist was so elaborate; it was a real 'criminal masterpiece!'
I told my friend to watch the crime thriller; he said he wasn’t ready for a 'criminally good time!'
The detective's favorite game was Clue; he said it was 'a case of life imitating art.'
The criminal had a taste for the finer things; he was a real 'heist connoisseur.'
I asked the author about his crime thriller; he said, 'It's a real page-snapper!'
The criminal was great at running; I told him he should join a 'heist team.'
The crime thriller was well-written; it really had me 'hooked' from the start!
The detective loved a good joke; he said, 'I’m just trying to get to the punchline of this case!'
The suspect had a good alibi; he was 'off the hook' on that one!
I asked the detective if he was a fan of action; he said, 'Only when it involves a good chase!'
The criminal's plan was so clever; it was a real 'heist of the century!'
The detective said he solved the case with ease; it was a 'piece of cake.'
The crime thriller had more twists than a pretzel; it was a real 'twist and shout!'
The heist was so thrilling; I felt like I was living 'life on the edge!'

Supernatural Thrillers

The ghost in the thriller was a real 'boo'-merang!
I asked my friend if he believed in ghosts; he said, 'Only in supernatural thrillers!'
The supernatural thriller had me on the edge of my seat; it was a 'haunting' experience!
Why did the ghost join the thriller? He wanted to raise some spirits!
The witch was great at solving mysteries; she had a real knack for 'spell-binding' clues!
I tried to watch a supernatural thriller, but it was too 'spooktacular' for me!
The vampire in the story was a real 'nightmare' fuel!
I told my friend to watch the ghost story; he said, 'I don't have the guts for that!'
The supernatural elements in the thriller were 'to die for!'
I asked the author how he creates tension; he said, 'Just add a little ghostly flair!'
The haunted house was a real 'thriller' attraction!
The supernatural thriller was so gripping; it had me 'spell-bound!'
The demon in the story was a real 'fiend' for attention!
I told my friend the ghost story was great; he said, 'I felt a chill down my spine!'
The witch was a great cook; her potions were 'to die for!'
The ghosts in the thriller were a real 'specter' of the past!
I asked the psychic how she knew the ending; she said, 'It was all in the cards!'
The supernatural thriller had all the right elements; it was a 'witching' good time!
I told my friend the ghost was friendly; he said, 'Only if he’s not haunting my dreams!'
The supernatural elements were so intense; I needed a 'spirit' guide to get through it!
Why did the ghost go to school? He wanted to improve his 'boo'-cation!