Thrillers like No Country for Old Men use coin flips, roulette wheels, and...

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Thrillers like No Country for Old Men use coin flips, roulette wheels, and rigged games to trap characters in cold, cruel chance. These devices strip away control, forcing both characters and viewers to face dread head-on