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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.

Roald Dahl's The Witches

1031. Roald Dahl's The Witches

Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Dark Fantasy
5.4

20201h 44min

Mexico, United Kingdom

Director: Robert Zemeckis

In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered.

Themes

"movie: roald dahl's the witches. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Horror main themes: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book full keywords list: hotel, Witch, Based on novel or book, Mouse, Transformation, Orphan, Based on children's book, Talking animal. concept analysis: the film explores how love, Resilience, And chosen family empower vulnerable children to confront hidden evils that adults either ignore or cannot see. beneath its fantastical horror, It suggests that knowledge, Solidarity, And moral courage are the true defenses against predatory forces disguised as charm and respectability."

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Synchronic

1032. Synchronic

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Supernatural Horror Time Travel Sci-Fi
6.2

20201h 41min

United States

Director: Aaron Moorhead

Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

Themes

Time as weapon, Family dissolution under crisis, Designer drug ethics, Caregiver under pressure, Unreliable time perception, Obsession with time, Mortality and memory

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
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The Wolf of Snow Hollow

1033. The Wolf of Snow Hollow

Horror Thriller Werewolf Horror Investigation Suspense
6.2

20201h 25min

United States

Director: Jim Cummings

Terror grips a small mountain town as bodies are discovered after each full moon. Losing sleep, raising a teenage daughter, and caring for his ailing father, officer Marshall struggles to remind himself there's no such thing as werewolves.

Themes

Deception and suspicion, Crime scene pressure, Paranoia under full moon, Werewolf fear, Duty versus personal demons, Grief and perseverance

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The Empty Man

1034. The Empty Man

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
6.2

20202h 17min

South Africa, United States

Director: David Prior

On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Cult manipulation, Fabricated memories, Trauma and obsession, Loss of self, Investigation vs belief

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Cadaver

1035. Cadaver

Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.2

20201h 26min

Norway, Sweden

Director: Jarand Herdal

In the aftermath of a nuclear disaster, a starving family find hope in a charismatic hotel owner. Lured by the prospect of a free dinner, they discover that the evening's entertainment blurs the lines between performance and reality. Will they wind up the spectators or the spectacle?

Themes

"movie: cadaver. genres: drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller main themes: hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future, Hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future full keywords list: hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future, Mother daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human desperation and the lengths one will go to for survival in a world stripped of hope. it serves as a commentary on the moral decay that can arise in extreme circumstances, Questioning the boundaries of humanity when faced with dire choices."

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My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To

1036. My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To

Drama Horror
6.0

20201h 29min

United States

Director: Jonathan Cuartas

Dwight and his sister Jessie reach a crossroads over what to do about their little brother Thomas, a sickly child with a mysterious affliction.


Nocturne

1037. Nocturne

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.7

20201h 30min

United States

Director: Zu Quirke

Inside the halls of an elite arts academy, a timid music student begins to outshine her more accomplished and outgoing twin sister when she discovers a mysterious notebook belonging to a recently deceased classmate.

Themes

"movie: nocturne. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins, Suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins full keywords list: suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins, Classical musician. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of ambition and the intense rivalry between siblings, Highlighting how the pursuit of excellence can lead to tragic consequences. it delves into themes of mental health, The pressure of expectations, And the haunting effects of unresolved trauma."

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Amazon Prime Video
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Rent-A-Pal

1038. Rent-A-Pal

Horror Thriller
6.3

20201h 48min

United States

Director: Jon Stevenson

Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother. While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy, the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.


Having recently found God, self-effacing young nurse Maud arrives at a plush home to care for Amanda, a hedonistic dancer left frail from a chronic illness. When a chance encounter with a former colleague throws up hints of a dark past, it becomes clear there is more to sweet Maud than meets the eye.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Caregiver burden, Isolation and loneliness, Religious obsession, Deception within faith, Disillusionment with divinity

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Bloody Hell

1040. Bloody Hell

Horror Comedy Action Mystery Thriller
6.6

20201h 34min

Australia, United States

Director: Alister Grierson

A man with a mysterious past flees the country to escape his own personal hell... only to arrive somewhere much worse. In an effort to survive this new horror, he turns to his personified conscience.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Survival under captivity, Outsider status and belonging, Media scrutiny and blame, Violence as problem-solving

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hoopla
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