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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.

Deerskin

1121. Deerskin

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Psychological Horror
6.6

20191h 17min

Belgium, France

Director: Quentin Dupieux

A man's obsession with owning the designer deerskin jacket of his dreams leads him to turn his back on his humdrum life in the suburbs, blow his life savings, and even turn him to crime.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Obsession drives possession, Manipulation through objects, Pursuit of exclusive status, Alienation from suburban life, Art financed by fraud

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
AMC+ Amazon Channel
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Child's Play

1122. Child's Play

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
5.7

20191h 30min

Canada, United States

Director: Lars Klevberg

Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic.

Themes

"movie: child's play. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: chicago, Illinois, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Evil doll, Chicago, Illinois, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Evil doll full keywords list: chicago, Illinois, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Evil doll, Remake, Killer doll, Slasher, Reboot, Animatronic, Android horror. concept analysis: the film explores the dangers of unchecked technological advancements and the potential for artificial intelligence to turn against its creators. it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of neglecting emotional connections in favor of artificial companionship."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ma

1123. Ma

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
5.6

20191h 39min

United States

Director: Tate Taylor

Sue Ann is a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.

Themes

"movie: ma. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: casino, Kidnapping, Psychopath, Casino, Kidnapping, Psychopath full keywords list: casino, Kidnapping, Psychopath, Underage drinking, Revenge, Murder, Slasher, Psychological thriller, Stabbing, Veterinary, Mental illness, Loner, School loner, Hanging out, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, Psychological horror, Horror. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of loneliness and the lengths to which individuals may go to seek connection. it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of obsession and the impact of past trauma on present relationships."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Assimilate

1124. Assimilate

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
5.3

20191h 33min

United States

Director: John Murlowski

Three friends making a web series about their town discover that their neighbors are being killed and replaced by creatures who are perfect copies of their victims.

Themes

"movie: assimilate. genres: horror, Thriller, Science fiction, Horror, Thriller, Science fiction main themes: cloning, Body snatchers, Cloning, Body snatchers full keywords list: cloning, Body snatchers. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the fear of losing one's humanity in the face of an insidious invasion. it serves as a commentary on societal conformity and the dangers of apathy towards the uncanny and the unfamiliar."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Silence

1125. The Silence

Horror Drama Thriller Fantasy Monster Horror
5.4

20191h 30min

Canada, Germany

Director: John R. Leonetti

With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.

Themes

"movie: the silence. genres: horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy main themes: based on novel or book, Deaf, Post-apocalyptic future, Based on novel or book, Deaf, Post-apocalyptic future full keywords list: based on novel or book, Deaf, Post-apocalyptic future, Survival, Creature, Religious cult, Sign languages, Deadly creature, Creature attack, Trying to avoid making noise. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their loved ones in the face of existential threats. it also delves into the impact of trauma and adaptation, Highlighting how personal loss can shape one's resilience and perspective in a world turned upside down."

Available on

Netflix
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Brightburn

1126. Brightburn

Horror Science Fiction Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.1

20191h 31min

United States

Director: David Yarovesky

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

Themes

Abuse of power, Violence and consequence, Parental duty vs control, Outsider youth isolation, Secret origins and danger, Power vs humanity

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Come to Daddy

1127. Come to Daddy

Comedy Horror Mystery Thriller Dark Comedy
6.0

20191h 36min

Ireland, Canada

Director: Ant Timpson

After receiving a cryptic letter from his estranged father, Norval travels to his dad’s oceanfront home for what he hopes will be a positive experience. If only he’d known the dark truth about his old man beforehand.

Themes

Estranged father dynamics, Beach house threat, Crossbow menace, Isolated house pressure, Father son reunion tension, Torture as leverage

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Curse of La Llorona

1128. The Curse of La Llorona

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.3

20191h 33min

United States

Director: Michael Chaves

In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona's deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.

Themes

"movie: the curse of la llorona. genres: horror, Horror main themes: mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s, Mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s full keywords list: mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s, Religion and supernatural, Supernatural, Grieving widower, Priest, Los angeles, California, Single mother, Dead children, Folklore, Supernatural horror, Mexican folklore, Children in danger, Horror, Brother and sister, Child protective services. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of maternal sacrifice and the haunting consequences of grief. it delves into the struggle between protecting loved ones and confronting the darkness that seeks to destroy them."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Hellboy

1129. Hellboy

Fantasy Horror Action Adventure Dark Fantasy
5.3

20192h 1min

Bulgaria, United States

Director: Neil Marshall

Hellboy comes to England, where he must defeat Nimue, Merlin's consort and the Blood Queen. But their battle will bring about the end of the world, a fate he desperately tries to turn away.

Themes

"movie: hellboy. genres: fantasy, Horror, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Adventure main themes: london, England, Countryside, Secret society, London, England, Countryside, Secret society full keywords list: london, England, Countryside, Secret society, Based on comic, Reboot, Aftercreditsstinger, Duringcreditsstinger, Aggressive, Tijuana, Mexico, Nazi occultism, Father son relationship, Lucha libre, Baba yaga, Ailuranthropy, Arthurian mythology. concept analysis: the film explores the struggle between destiny and free will, Particularly in the context of one's heritage and identity. it delves into themes of acceptance and the internal battle against one's darker nature while highlighting the importance of personal choice in defining one's path."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Pet Sematary

1130. Pet Sematary

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.7

20191h 40min

United States

Director: Dennis Widmyer

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried.

Themes

Grief and denial, Memory and haunting, Boundaries of life and death, Family strain under trauma, Fear of loss and responsibility, Ethical harm of revival

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Hoopla
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