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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.

The Boy Behind the Door

1051. The Boy Behind the Door

Horror Home Invasion Horror
5.7

20201h 28min

United States

Director: David Charbonier

Bobby tries to save himself and his best friend when they are kidnapped on their way home from school.

Themes

"movie: the boy behind the door. genres: horror, Horror main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the themes of friendship and loyalty in the face of extreme adversity, Highlighting the lengths to which one will go to protect a loved one. it also delves into the impact of trauma on young lives and the struggle for survival against overwhelming odds."

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The Mortuary Collection

1052. The Mortuary Collection

Fantasy Horror Dark Fantasy Supernatural Horror
6.4

20201h 48min

United States

Director: Ryan Spindell

In the phantasmagorical town of Raven's End, a misguided young girl takes refuge in a decrepit old mortuary. The eccentric undertaker chronicles the strange history of the town through a series of twisted tales, each more terrifying than the last, but the young girl's world is unhinged when she discovers that the final story... is her own.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Deceptive appearances, Unintended monstrosities, Small-town dread, Anthology framing, Body horror consequences

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Looking for an escape from her recurring nightmares, 18-year-old Sarah submits to a university sleep study, but soon realizes she's become the conduit to a frightening new discovery.

Themes

Sleep study ethics, Shadow figure motif, Dream monitoring, Eye gouging, Sleep paralysis, Shadow people

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Alone

1054. Alone

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.2

20201h 38min

United States

Director: John Hyams

A recently widowed traveler is kidnapped by a cold blooded killer, only to escape into the wilderness where she is forced to battle against the elements as her pursuer closes in on her.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under threat, Isolation and entrapment, Deception under stress, Pursuit under danger, Nature as obstacle, Forced confinement

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Two years after defeating a satanic cult led by his babysitter Bee, Cole's trying to forget his past and focus on surviving high school. But when old enemies unexpectedly return, Cole will once again have to outsmart the forces of evil.

Themes

"movie: the babysitter: killer queen. genres: comedy, Horror, Comedy, Horror main themes: babysitter, Sequel, Satanic ritual, Babysitter, Sequel, Satanic ritual full keywords list: babysitter, Sequel, Satanic ritual, Satanic cult, Virgin sacrifice. concept analysis: the film explores themes of innocence lost and the complexities of love in the face of trauma. it highlights the struggle between good and evil, Emphasizing the power of personal connections to overcome dark forces."

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Beauty Water

1056. Beauty Water

Animation Drama Horror
6.1

20201h 25min

South Korea

Director: Cho Kyung-hun

Beauty Water looks like a common skin cosmetic. But unlike other cosmetics, people can sculpt their skin with it like molding clay and change their appearance. An ordinary girl, Yaeji, comes across the 'Beauty Water' by chance, and her endless desire to be the most beautiful woman brings her unimaginable disaster.


Antebellum

1057. Antebellum

Horror Psychological Horror
5.8

20201h 45min

United States

Director: Gerard Bush

Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.

Themes

"movie: antebellum. genres: horror, Horror main themes: civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping, Civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping full keywords list: civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping, Slavery, Racism, Reenactment, Psychotic, Hard, Shocking, Hostile, White supremacists, Philosophical, Antebellum south, Authoritarian, Awestruck, Empathetic, Enchant, Enthusiastic, Exhilarated, Frightened, Ghoulish, Harsh, Horrified, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the horrific legacy of slavery and the ethical implications of historical reenactments that trivialize human suffering. it serves as a commentary on the persistence of racial trauma and the fight for freedom and justice in both historical and contemporary contexts."

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Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm.

Themes

Road trip tension, Farm isolation, Memory and dementia, Poetry and philosophy, Surrealism in narrative, Janitor presence in school

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Netflix
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The Owners

1059. The Owners

Horror Mystery Thriller Home Invasion Horror Whodunit
5.0

20201h 32min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Julius Berg

A group of friends think they found the perfect easy score - an empty house with a safe full of cash. But when the elderly couple that lives there comes home early, the tables are suddenly turned. As a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, the would-be thieves must fight to save themselves from a nightmare they could never have imagined.

Themes

"movie: the owners. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human depravity and the consequences of greed, Illustrating how desperation can lead individuals to make morally reprehensible choices. it also delves into themes of manipulation and the facade of normalcy that can hide dark secrets beneath the surface."

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The Vanished

1060. The Vanished

Thriller Horror Crime Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7

20201h 55min

United States

Director: Peter Facinelli

A family vacation takes a terrifying turn when parents Paul and Wendy discover their young daughter has vanished without a trace. Stopping at nothing to find her, the search for the truth leads to a shocking revelation.

Themes

"movie: the vanished. genres: thriller, Horror, Crime, Action, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Action main themes: drowning, Police, Camping, Drowning, Police, Camping full keywords list: drowning, Police, Camping, Disappearance, Pedophile, Drugs, Missing person, Missing child, Recreational vehicle, Accidental killing, Accidental shooting. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of parental grief and the psychological impact of unresolved loss. it delves into the lengths to which individuals will go to escape reality and the dangers of living in a fabricated world."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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