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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.

Possum

1151. Possum

Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Drama Psychological Horror
5.8

20181h 25min

United Kingdom

Director: Matthew Holness

A disgraced children's puppeteer returns to his childhood home and is forced to confront his wicked stepfather and the secrets that have tortured him his entire life.

Themes

"movie: possum. genres: drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller main themes: puppeteer, Spider, Hallucination, Puppeteer, Spider, Hallucination full keywords list: puppeteer, Spider, Hallucination, Surrealism, Madness, Missing child, Norfolk, Abuse. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of trauma and the inescapable grip of one's past, Particularly in the context of childhood abuse. it serves as a harrowing reflection on the psychological scars that linger long after the physical threats have been removed."

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He's Out There

1152. He's Out There

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Survival Thriller
5.3

20181h 29min

United States

Director: Dennis Iliadis

On vacation at a remote lake house, a mother and her two young daughters must fight for survival after falling into a terrifying and bizarre nightmare conceived by a psychopath.

Themes

"movie: he's out there. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: daughter, Mother, Island, Daughter, Mother, Island full keywords list: daughter, Mother, Island, Darkness, Psychopath, Vacation, Woods, Survival, Cabin, Remote island, Lake house, Mother daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film delves into the primal instincts of motherhood and the lengths a parent will go to protect their children from unseen dangers. it also examines the psychological impact of trauma and the haunting presence of past horrors that can resurface in the most vulnerable moments."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Halloween

1153. Halloween

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror Survival Thriller
6.5

20181h 46min

United States

Director: David Gordon Green

Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

Themes

Family protection under threat, Post-traumatic vigilance, Holiday horror atmosphere, Pursuit and deception by authority, Survivor trauma and memory, Fortified home endurance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Look Away

1154. Look Away

Horror Thriller Fantasy Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.8

20181h 43min

Canada

Director: Assaf Bernstein

A timid and socially alienated 17-year-old high school student's life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.

Themes

"movie: look away. genres: horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the psychological impact of societal expectations on self-worth. it delves into the consequences of familial neglect and the dark side of seeking validation through external appearances."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Cut Off

1155. Cut Off

Thriller Crime Horror Mystery Investigation Suspense
6.5

20182h 12min

Germany

Director: Christian Alvart

A coroner finds a capsule in the head of a heavily mutilated corpse, containing a phone number and single word: the name of his daughter.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Vigilante justice, Trauma and memory, Kidnapping and coercion, Moral ambiguity of law, Grief driven vengeance, Forensic ethics under stress

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Amazon Prime Video
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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

1156. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Comedy Fantasy Horror Family Supernatural Horror
5.6

20181h 30min

United States

Director: Ari Sandel

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

Themes

"movie: goosebumps 2: haunted halloween. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family main themes: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book full keywords list: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Glasses, Horror for children, Ventriloquist's dummy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of friendship and courage in the face of adversity, Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and family bonds. it also reflects on the consequences of curiosity and the power of storytelling, As characters navigate the challenges posed by their own creations."

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Amazon Video
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The House That Jack Built

1157. The House That Jack Built

Drama Horror Crime Thriller Serial Killer Crime
6.8

20182h 32min

Denmark, France

Director: Lars von Trier

Failed architect, engineer and vicious murderer Jack narrates the details of some of his most elaborately orchestrated crimes, each of them a towering piece of art that defines his life's work as a serial killer for twelve years.

Themes

Power imbalance, Obsessive control, Abusive domination, Art through violence, Dehumanization and objectification, Psychological deterioration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Cam

1158. Cam

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Unreliable Perspective Mystery
5.9

20181h 35min

United States

Director: Daniel Goldhaber

A young camgirl discovers that she’s inexplicably been replaced on her site with an exact replica of herself.

Themes

"movie: cam. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: doppelgänger, Social media, Sex worker, Doppelgänger, Social media, Sex worker full keywords list: doppelgänger, Social media, Sex worker, Cam girl, Cam, Sexual competition. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of identity in the digital age and the psychological toll of online personas. it raises questions about authenticity, Control, And the consequences of technology on personal relationships."


Hell Fest

1159. Hell Fest

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror Survival Thriller
5.5

20181h 29min

United States

Director: Gregory Plotkin

On Halloween night at a horror theme park, a costumed killer begins slaying innocent patrons who believe that it's all part of the festivities.

Themes

"movie: hell fest. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: psychopath, Halloween, Serial killer, Psychopath, Halloween, Serial killer full keywords list: psychopath, Halloween, Serial killer, Slasher, Amusement park, Psycho, Halloween night. concept analysis: hell fest explores the thin line between entertainment and reality, Questioning how far individuals will go to seek thrills. it also examines the desensitization to violence in modern society, Particularly in the context of horror as a form of amusement."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Wolf House

1160. The Wolf House

Animation Horror Drama
7.5

20181h 14min

Director: Cristóbal León

After escaping from a religious colony in Chile, Maria seeks shelter in a mansion where she’s taken in by two pigs, its only inhabitants. Like in a stop-motion dream, the universe of the house reacts to her feelings. The animals slowly morph into humans and the house into a dark, menacing world.