high-concept

adjective

high-con·​cept ˈhī-ˈkän-ˌsept 

: having or exploiting elements (such as fast action, glamour, or suspense) that appeal to a wide audience

high-concept movies

Examples of high-concept in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the classic tale. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

That includes high-concept genre plays like Backrooms and Obsession and concert movies that surprise by popping at the box office. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

All of this within a high-concept plot from writer Travis Braun, in which single Americans are only allowed to have sex one night a year, a framework that immediately produces more logistical questions than One Night Only can really answer. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high-concept

• concept