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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.

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1131. Us

Horror Mystery Home Invasion Horror Whodunit
6.8

20191h 56min

United States

Director: Jordan Peele

Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.

Themes

Survival under threat, Family under siege, Duality and duplication, Control through secrecy, Doppelgänger presence, Hidden population awakening

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Get Duked!

1132. Get Duked!

Comedy Action Horror Dark Comedy Folk Horror
6.2

20191h 27min

United Kingdom

Director: Ninian Doff

An anarchic, hip-hop inspired comedy that follows four city boys on a wilderness trek as they try to escape a mysterious huntsman.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Survival under pressure, Group dynamics under stress, Pursuit and ambush, Outsiders in the wild, Authority and misdirection

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The Hole in the Ground

1133. The Hole in the Ground

Horror Psychological Horror
5.6

20191h 30min

Belgium, Finland

Director: Lee Cronin

Trying to escape her broken past, Sarah O’Neill is building a new life on the fringes of a backwood rural town with her young son Chris. A terrifying encounter with a mysterious neighbour shatters her fragile security, throwing Sarah into a spiralling nightmare of paranoia and mistrust, as she tries to uncover if the disturbing changes in her little boy are connected to an ominous sinkhole buried deep in the forest that borders their home.

Themes

"movie: the hole in the ground. genres: horror, Horror main themes: nightmare, Paranoia, Son, Nightmare, Paranoia, Son full keywords list: nightmare, Paranoia, Son, Forest, Mistrust, Folk horror, Rural, Town. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the primal fears of motherhood, Questioning what it means to truly know and protect one's child. it delves into the psychological horror of losing a loved one to an unknown force, Reflecting on the fragility of familial bonds."

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The Golden Glove

1134. The Golden Glove

Crime Thriller Horror Comedy Serial Killer Crime
6.7

20191h 50min

Germany, France

Director: Fatih Akin

A serial killer strikes fear in the hearts of residents of Hamburg during the early 1970s.

Themes

Cycle of abuse, Economic desperation and crime, Violence against sex workers, Addiction fueled violence, Exploitation in nightlife, Objectification and coercion

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Happy Death Day 2U

1135. Happy Death Day 2U

Comedy Horror Science Fiction Slasher Horror Time Travel Sci-Fi
6.2

20191h 40min

United States, Japan

Director: Christopher Landon

Collegian Tree Gelbman wakes up in horror to learn that she's stuck in a parallel universe. Her boyfriend Carter is now with someone else, and her friends and fellow students seem to be completely different versions of themselves. When Tree discovers that Carter's roommate has been altering time, she finds herself once again the target of a masked killer. When the psychopath starts to go after her inner circle, Tree soon realizes that she must die over and over again to save everyone.

Themes

Social pressure and control, Parallel universe pressures, Time loop ethics, University risk, Murder consequences, Repeated memory tensions

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The Prodigy

1136. The Prodigy

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9

20191h 32min

United States

Director: Nicholas McCarthy

A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.

Themes

"movie: the prodigy. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween, Pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween full keywords list: pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween, Reincarnation, Based on true story, Basement, Serial killer, Doctor, Car accident, Parent, Metronome, Soul transference, Maggots, Skeleton costume, Regression therapy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of possession and the legacy of violence, Questioning the boundaries between good and evil within familial bonds. it delves into the psychological impact of trauma and the haunting presence of the past that can shape one's identity."

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Sweetheart

1137. Sweetheart

Horror Monster Horror
5.8

20191h 22min

United States

Director: J.D. Dillard

Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn’t take her long to realize she’s completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.

Themes

"movie: sweetheart. genres: horror, Horror main themes: island, Monster, Ocean, Island, Monster, Ocean full keywords list: island, Monster, Ocean, Shipwreck, Survival, Creature, Sea monster, Deserted island, Creature feature, Monster movie, Universal monsters. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human resilience in the face of isolation and existential terror. it delves into themes of survival, Trust, And the psychological impact of fear and betrayal among friends."

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Belzebuth

1138. Belzebuth

Horror Fantasy
6.0

20191h 54min

Director: Emilio Portes

While leading a police investigation of a massacre in a public school at the border of Mexico and U.S.A, special Agent Emanuel Ritter links this strange case to the coming and rising of the ancient demon Belzebuth. But in order to stop the trail of upcoming infanticides, Ritter shall have to confront himself before dealing with the forces of good and evil.


Polaroid

1139. Polaroid

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.2

20191h 28min

Canada, Norway

Director: Lars Klevberg

High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.

Themes

"movie: polaroid. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: high school, 1970s, Camera, High school, 1970s, Camera full keywords list: high school, 1970s, Camera, Undead, Antique, Polaroid, Polaroid camera, Haunted. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of trauma and the haunting nature of guilt, As characters confront their past actions and the ripple effects they have on others. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unresolved grief and the cycle of violence that can ensue from it."

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Escape Room

1140. Escape Room

Horror Thriller Mystery Survival Thriller Locked-Room Mystery
6.4

20191h 39min

United States

Director: Adam Robitel

Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control, and must use their wits to survive.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Deception and control, Puzzle based survival, Spectator driven risk, Echoes of trauma, Targeted by design

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