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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.

Daniel Isn't Real

1091. Daniel Isn't Real

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Mindbender Mystery
6.1

20191h 41min

United States

Director: Adam Egypt Mortimer

A troubled college freshman resurrects his imaginary friend to help him cope with a violent trauma.

Themes

Identity fragmentation, Reality vs fantasy, Trauma processing, Therapy dynamics, Imaginary companion influence, Consent and manipulation

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Doctor Sleep

1092. Doctor Sleep

Horror Fantasy Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
7.3

20192h 32min

United States

Director: Mike Flanagan

Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".

Themes

Trauma-driven vigilance, Care under threat, Telepathic power tension, Melancholy burden of power, Supernatural peril and care, Power vs restraint

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The Cleansing Hour

1093. The Cleansing Hour

Horror Psychological Horror
6.0

20191h 31min

United States

Director: Damien LeVeck

Two millennial entrepreneurs stage elaborate fake exorcisms on social media until one of their girlfriends becomes possessed by a demon.

Themes

Exorcism spectacle, Livestream deception, Hoax ethics, Social media pressure, Screenlife aesthetics, Exorcism as performance

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Countdown

1094. Countdown

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.4

20191h 30min

United States

Director: Justin Dec

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Themes

"movie: countdown. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: nurse, Countdown, Supernatural, Nurse, Countdown, Supernatural full keywords list: nurse, Countdown, Supernatural, Religion, Phone terror, Devil, Duringcreditsstinger, Mysterious, Sinister. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of technology and its potential to manipulate human fate, Raising questions about free will and the consequences of our choices. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too reliant on technology and the fear of the unknown."

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Eli

1095. Eli

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.8

20191h 38min

United States

Director: Ciarán Foy

A boy named Eli with a rare autoimmune disorder is confined to a special experimental clinic for his treatment. He soon begins experiencing supernatural forces, turning the supposedly safe facility into a haunted prison for him and his fellow patients.

Themes

"movie: eli. genres: horror, Horror main themes: haunted house, Young boy, Allergy, Haunted house, Young boy, Allergy full keywords list: haunted house, Young boy, Allergy, Supernatural phenomena. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the struggle between good and evil, Particularly in the context of parental influence and the consequences of desperate choices. it raises questions about the nature of humanity when intertwined with supernatural elements and the moral implications of seeking power through dark means."

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Zombieland: Double Tap

1096. Zombieland: Double Tap

Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Parody
6.7

20191h 39min

United States

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Survival under threat, Fragile makeshift family, Humor amid horror, Improvisation and resourcefulness, Alliances vs rival factions

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VFW

1097. VFW

Action Crime Horror Thriller Military Action
6.1

20191h 32min

United States

Director: Joe Begos

A typical night for veterans at a VFW turns into an all-out battle for survival when a desperate teen runs into the bar with a bag of stolen drugs. When a gang of violent punks come looking for her, the vets use every weapon at their disposal to protect the girl and themselves from an unrelenting attack.

Themes

Survival under siege, Collective resilience, Veteran camaraderie, Violence under pressure, Drug trade consequences, Moral injury and guilt

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Villains

1098. Villains

Comedy Horror Thriller Dark Comedy Home Invasion Horror
6.2

20191h 29min

Canada, United States

Director: Robert Olsen

When their car breaks down, a couple on the run headed southbound for a fresh start in the Sunshine State break into a nearby house looking for a new set of wheels. What they find instead is a dark secret, and a sweet-as-pie pair of homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power and control, Survival under threat, Desire for a child, Coercive captivity dynamics, Bargaining under pressure

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Bloodline

1099. Bloodline

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
6.0

20191h 37min

United States

Director: Henry Jacobson

Evan values family above all else, and anyone who gets between him, his wife, and newborn son learns that the hard way. But when it comes to violent tendencies, it seems the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Themes

Murder driven family dynamics, Serial killer psychology, Slasher violence realism, Psychological horror tensions, Deception and parental control, Collapse of trust and secrecy

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In the Tall Grass

1100. In the Tall Grass

Horror Drama Thriller Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
5.5

20191h 41min

Canada, United States

Director: Vincenzo Natali

After hearing a child screaming for help from the green depths of a vast field of tall grass, Becky, a pregnant woman, and Cal, her brother, park their car near a mysterious abandoned church and enter the field, discovering that they are not alone and, for some reason, they are unable to escape a completely inextricable vegetable labyrinth.

Themes

"movie: in the tall grass. genres: horror, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Drama, Thriller main themes: based on novel or book, Maze, Pregnant woman, Based on novel or book, Maze, Pregnant woman full keywords list: based on novel or book, Maze, Pregnant woman, Father son relationship, Brother sister relationship, Grass field, Ominous. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of life and the haunting consequences of choices made in desperation. it delves into themes of familial bonds and the struggle for survival against insurmountable odds."

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