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Horror movies

Spine-chilling tales designed to provoke fear and suspense, featuring the supernatural, monsters, and psychological terror.

Subgenres include: Slasher Horror, Monster Horror, Zombie Horror.

Army of the Dead

1011. Army of the Dead

Crime Action Horror Heist Epic Action
5.8

20212h 28min

United States

Director: Zack Snyder

Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble: venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.

Themes

"movie: army of the dead. genres: crime, Action, Horror, Crime, Action, Horror main themes: casino, Tiger, Vault, Casino, Tiger, Vault full keywords list: casino, Tiger, Vault, Mercenary, Safe, Heist, Zombie animals, Apocalypse, Zombie, Las vegas, Widower, Safecracker, Booby trap, Casino owner, Walled city, Zombie apocalypse, Father daughter conflict, Father daughter relationship, Casino heist, Assertive, 活死人军团, 亡者之师. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial relationships and the sacrifices made in the face of overwhelming adversity. it also delves into the moral dilemmas of survival, Questioning what individuals are willing to do for love and loyalty amidst chaos."

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Oxygen

1012. Oxygen

Science Fiction Thriller Horror Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
6.5

20211h 40min

United States, France

Director: Alexandre Aja

A woman wakes in a cryogenic chamber with no recollection of how she got there, and must find a way out before running out of air.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Isolation and confinement, Deception and secrecy, Memory loss and reconstruction, Cloning ethics and identity, Technology driven control

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

1013. Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Investigation Mystery
5.2

20211h 33min

United States

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran, brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks and his rookie partner take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.

Themes

"movie: spiral: from the book of saw. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: sequel, Murder, Police corruption, Sequel, Murder, Police corruption full keywords list: sequel, Murder, Police corruption, Survival horror, Body count, Procedural, Father son relationship, Mystery killings, Murder of a policeman, Death game. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of past actions and the moral complexities of justice, Revealing how the pursuit of vengeance can lead to tragic outcomes. it serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and the burdens of familial legacy."

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Things Heard & Seen

1014. Things Heard & Seen

Horror Psychological Horror
5.3

20212h 1min

United States

Director: Robert Pulcini

A young woman discovers that both her husband and their new home harbor sinister secrets after they leave Manhattan for small-town life.

Themes

"movie: things heard & seen. genres: horror, Horror main themes: based on novel or book, Bulimia, Haunted house, Based on novel or book, Bulimia, Haunted house full keywords list: based on novel or book, Bulimia, Haunted house, Fraud, Ghost, Troubled marriage, Eating disorder, Dark secret, 1980s, Toxic masculinity. concept analysis: the film explores themes of betrayal and the haunting nature of secrets, Illustrating how hidden truths can unravel lives. it also delves into the psychological effects of isolation and the lengths one might go to escape a toxic relationship."

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In the Earth

1015. In the Earth

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Folk Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
5.1

20211h 47min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Ben Wheatley

As a deadly virus ravages the world, Dr. Martin Lowery embarks on a mission to reach test site ATU327A, a research hub deep in the Arboreal Forest. The arduous journey, guided by park scout Alma, is set back by a nighttime attack that leaves the two bruised and shoeless. When they run into Zach, a man living off the grid, they gratefully accept his help. Zach’s intentions aren’t exactly what they seem, however, and a path out of the forest and into safety quickly fades as the line between myth and science blurs.

Themes

"movie: in the earth. genres: horror, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: experiment, Tent, Wilderness, Experiment, Tent, Wilderness full keywords list: experiment, Tent, Wilderness, Forest, Scientist, Alchemy, Scout, Folklore, Virus. concept analysis: in the earth examines the fragility of human relationships amidst chaos and the dangers of unchecked ambition. it explores the thin veil between science and superstition, Questioning humanity's connection to nature and the consequences of tampering with ancient forces."

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The Swarm

1016. The Swarm

Horror Drama Monster Horror
5.3

20211h 41min

France

Director: Just Philippot

A single mother breeds locusts as high-protein foods but has trouble getting them to reproduce until she finds they have a taste for blood.

Themes

"movie: the swarm. genres: horror, Drama, Horror, Drama main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of humanity's disregard for nature and the unforeseen repercussions of scientific experimentation. it serves as a cautionary tale about the delicate balance between technological advancement and ecological preservation."

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The Old Ways

1017. The Old Ways

Horror Fantasy Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
5.4

20211h 30min

United States

Director: Christopher Alender

Cristina, a journalist of Mexican origin, travels to her ancestral home in Veracruz to investigate a story of sorcery and healing. There, she is kidnapped by a group of locals who claim she's the devil incarnated.

Themes

"movie: the old ways. genres: horror, Fantasy, Horror, Fantasy main themes: possession, Witchcraft, Female journalist, Possession, Witchcraft, Female journalist full keywords list: possession, Witchcraft, Female journalist, Force field, Shamanism, Mexican folklore, Kidnapped. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal demons and the struggle for redemption, Highlighting the impact of trauma and addiction on one's identity. it emphasizes the power of community and compassion in overcoming darkness and reclaiming one's life."

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The Unholy

1018. The Unholy

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
5.1

20211h 39min

United States

Director: Evan Spiliotopoulos

Alice is a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister.

Themes

"movie: the unholy. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: witch, Melancholy, Demon, Witch, Melancholy, Demon full keywords list: witch, Melancholy, Demon, Mysterious, Shocking, Zealous, Somber, Religious horror, Wonder, Suspicious, Inspirational, Adoring, Ambiguous, Antagonistic, Approving, Audacious, Melodramatic. concept analysis: the film explores the dangers of blind faith and the manipulation of belief for personal gain. it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of succumbing to dark influences disguised as divine intervention."

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Son

1019. Son

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.6

20211h 38min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Ivan Kavanagh

When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.

Themes

"movie: son. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Detective, Paranoia, Motel full keywords list: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Gore, Murder, Lucifer, Hospital, Doctor, Police officer, Illness, Satanic cult, Mother son relationship, Demonic, Cannibalism. concept analysis: the film explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her child from the horrors of her past, Reflecting on trauma and the cyclical nature of abuse. it raises questions about identity, Manipulation, And the insidious influence of cult-like forces in personal relationships."

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Fear of Rain

1020. Fear of Rain

Thriller Horror Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Psychological Horror
5.9

20211h 49min

United States

Director: Castille Landon

A teenage girl living with schizophrenia begins to suspect her neighbor has kidnapped a child. Her parents try desperately to help her live a normal life, without exposing their own tragic secrets, and the only person who believes her is Caleb – a boy she isn’t even sure exists.

Themes

"movie: fear of rain. genres: thriller, Horror, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Drama main themes: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear full keywords list: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Mental illness, Hearing voices. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of mental illness and the struggle for reality amidst delusion. it highlights the importance of belief and connection in overcoming personal demons and the impact of grief on mental health."

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