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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 Invitation

941. The Invitation

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.3

20221h 45min

United States

Director: Jessica M. Thompson

After the death of her mother, Evie is approached by an unknown cousin who invites her to a lavish wedding in the English countryside. Soon, she realizes a gothic conspiracy is afoot and must fight for survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history.

Themes

"movie: the invitation. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: suicide, Countryside, Vampire, Suicide, Countryside, Vampire full keywords list: suicide, Countryside, Vampire, Marriage, Mansion, Caterer, Drinking blood, Ceramics, Dracula. concept analysis: the film explores themes of familial legacy and the hidden darkness within one's heritage. it delves into the struggle for autonomy and survival against oppressive forces, Both familial and supernatural."

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Day Shift

942. Day Shift

Action Fantasy Horror Comedy Thriller
6.1

20221h 53min

United States

Director: J.J. Perry

An LA vampire hunter has a week to come up with the cash to pay for his kid's tuition and braces. Trying to make a living these days just might kill him.

Themes

Loyalty vs obligation, Institutional power vs individuals, Economic pressure on families, Protecting loved ones under threat, Violence as survival, Manipulation of rules

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Beast

943. Beast

Thriller Action Horror Adventure Survival Thriller
5.6

20221h 32min

Iceland, United States

Director: Baltasar Kormákur

A recently widowed man and his two teenage daughters travel to a game reserve in South Africa. However, their journey of healing soon turns into a fight for survival when a bloodthirsty lion starts to stalk them.

Themes

"movie: beast. genres: thriller, Action, Horror, Adventure, Thriller, Action, Horror, Adventure main themes: wild animal, Wild animal full keywords list: wild animal. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and survival, Illustrating how trauma can both fracture and strengthen familial bonds. it presents a poignant reflection on the struggle between fear and love, Emphasizing the necessity of facing one's demons to heal."

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Bodies Bodies Bodies

944. Bodies Bodies Bodies

Horror Comedy Mystery
6.2

20221h 34min

United States

Director: Halina Reijn

In an isolated family mansion, a group of rich 20-somethings decides to play Bodies Bodies Bodies, a game where one of them is secretly a "killer" while the rest tries to "escape". Things take a turn for the worse when real bodies start turning up, setting off a paranoid and dangerous chain of events.


Resurrection

945. Resurrection

Drama Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Psychological Drama
5.9

20221h 44min

United States

Director: Andrew Semans

A woman's carefully constructed life is upended when an unwelcome shadow from her past returns, forcing her to confront the monster she's evaded for two decades.

Themes

"movie: resurrection. genres: drama, Horror, Mystery, Drama, Horror, Mystery main themes: hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker, Hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker full keywords list: hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker, Pharmaceutical industry, Sociopath, Police officer, Teenage daughter, Abusive relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the enduring effects of trauma and the complexities of maternal instincts in the face of past abuse. it delves into the psychological struggles of a woman forced to confront her darkest fears and the lengths she will go to protect her child."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
AMC+ Amazon Channel
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Orphan: First Kill

946. Orphan: First Kill

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.9

20221h 39min

Canada, United States

Director: William Brent Bell

After escaping from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Leena Klammer travels to America by impersonating Esther, the missing daughter of a wealthy family. But when her mask starts to slip, she is put against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.

Themes

"movie: orphan: first kill. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: psychopath, Family secrets, Prequel, Psychopath, Family secrets, Prequel full keywords list: psychopath, Family secrets, Prequel, Murder, Impersonator, Mental patient, Psycho killer, Escaped mental patient, Evil child, Missing daughter, Estonia, Female psychopath, Evil little girl. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and deception, Highlighting the lengths to which one might go to escape their past. it also examines the complexities of familial love and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Nope

947. Nope

Horror Science Fiction Comedy Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.8

20222h 10min

United States

Director: Jordan Peele

Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Exploitation for fame, Voyeuristic spectacle, Racial issues, Power of observation, Unpredictable danger of the unknown

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The Black Phone

948. The Black Phone

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.9

20221h 43min

United States

Director: Scott Derrickson

Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Family deception, Abduction and captivity, Bullying and isolation, Dreams guiding action, Parental abuse dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Watcher

949. Watcher

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
6.3

20221h 36min

United Arab Emirates, United States

Director: Chloe Okuno

As a serial killer stalks the city, Julia — a young actress who just moved to town with her husband — notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across the street.

Themes

Voyeurism and boundary violation, Paranoia from stalker watching, Neighbor dynamics and fear, Violence and resilience, Stalking as threat, Isolation and vigilance

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Crimes of the Future

950. Crimes of the Future

Science Fiction Horror Body Horror Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.8

20221h 47min

Canada, Greece

Director: David Cronenberg

With his partner, a celebrity performance artist publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. An investigator from the National Organ Registry obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed... Their mission — to use the artist's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.

Themes

"movie: crimes of the future. genres: science fiction, Horror, Science fiction, Horror main themes: human evolution, Detective, Dystopia, Human evolution, Detective, Dystopia full keywords list: human evolution, Detective, Dystopia, Murder, Performance art, Transhumanism, Evolution, Surgery, Shipyard, Body horror, Organ trafficking, Biotech company. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of human evolution and the intersection of art, Desire, And bodily autonomy. it raises questions about identity and the consequences of technological advancement on the human experience."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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