hitchcockian

Example:Contrary to its macabre counterpart, the celebration was cheerful, with everyone in high spirits.

Definition:Full of or showing great joy, happiness, or optimism, usually derived from a positive or uplifting nature of something or someone in the environment or event.

Example:The thriller was exciting, with thrilling sequences of action and plot twists, but it lacked the macabre and haunting elements of a true chiller.

Definition:Fascinating, full of action, or suspenseful; designed to stimulate or excite interest, usually related to swift action or unexpected events, often without producing or causing fear.