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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.

Hatching

961. Hatching

Horror Fantasy Drama Supernatural Horror Coming-of-Age Drama
6.2

20221h 27min

Belgium, Finland

Director: Hanna Bergholm

12 year old Tinja is desperate to please her mother, a woman obsessed with presenting the image of a perfect family. One night, Tinja finds a strange egg. What hatches is beyond belief.

Themes

Deception within family, Parental perfectionism, Family image pressure, Jealousy in competition, Coming of age scrutiny, Transformation as identity

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Fresh

962. Fresh

Horror Thriller Body Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.7

20221h 54min

United States

Director: Mimi Cave

Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Survival under captivity, Dangerous dating dynamics, Female solidarity under threat, Cannibalism as commerce, Predatory intimacy

Available on

Hulu
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Studio 666

963. Studio 666

Horror Comedy Music Supernatural Horror Parody
5.6

20221h 46min

United States

Director: BJ McDonnell

Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.

Themes

"movie: studio 666. genres: horror, Comedy, Music, Horror, Comedy, Music main themes: decapitation, Demonic possession, Cannibalism, Decapitation, Demonic possession, Cannibalism full keywords list: decapitation, Demonic possession, Cannibalism. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of obsession and the thin line between artistic inspiration and madness. it serves as a commentary on the pressures of fame and the lengths individuals will go to achieve success, Even at the cost of their humanity."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Grandmother

964. The Grandmother

Drama Horror Family Drama Psychological Horror
5.9

20221h 41min

France, Spain

Director: Paco Plaza

Susana leaves her life in Paris, where she works as a model, and returns to Madrid to take care of her grandmother Pilar.

Themes

"movie: the grandmother. genres: drama, Horror, Drama, Horror main themes: paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets, Paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets full keywords list: paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets, Old woman, Grandmother granddaughter relationship, Fashion model. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the haunting nature of familial ties, Suggesting that the past can possess and shape the present in unexpected ways. it delves into the complexities of care, Loss, And the supernatural, Raising questions about the boundaries between life and death."

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The House

965. The House

Animation Drama Comedy Horror Fantasy
6.8

20221h 37min

United Kingdom

Director: Paloma Baeza

Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.

Themes

Dark comedy tone, Poor family dynamics, Fed-up landlady leverage, Anxious developer pressure, Surreal ambiance, Mysterious house control, Stop motion texture

Available on

Netflix
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Scream

966. Scream

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.3

20221h 54min

United States

Director: Tyler Gillett

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Family legacy, Media sensationalism, Youth culture pressures, Fandom manipulation, Copycat violence

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When blind former Olympic skier Sophie Scott cat-sits in a secluded mansion, she gets caught in the crossfire of a home invasion scheme. She must rely on a sighted Army veteran via the See for Me app to help her survive the night.

Themes

"movie: see for me. genres: crime, Horror, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: cat, Mansion, Blind, Cat, Mansion, Blind full keywords list: cat, Mansion, Blind, Home invasion, Safecracker, Security system, Stubbornness, Home alone, Wall safe, Olympic athlete, Blind woman, Skier, Overprotective mother, Remote location, Mother daughter relationship, Army veteran, Independent woman, Robbery crew, Thriller, App, Petsitting, Fight for survival. concept analysis: the film delves into the themes of isolation and the reliance on technology for survival, Highlighting how individuals can find strength in their vulnerabilities. it also examines the dynamics of trust and communication in life-threatening situations, Emphasizing the importance of human connection even in the most challenging circumstances."

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Silent Night

968. Silent Night

Comedy Science Fiction Horror Dark Comedy Gore Horror
5.8

20211h 32min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Camille Griffin

Nell, Simon, and their boy Art are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one thing: everyone is going to die.

Themes

"movie: silent night. genres: comedy, Science fiction, Horror, Comedy, Science fiction, Horror main themes: suicide, Holiday, Christmas party, Suicide, Holiday, Christmas party full keywords list: suicide, Holiday, Christmas party, Pill, Family dinner, End of the world, Apocalypse, Death, Christmas horror, Holiday season, Christmas, Contemplating suicide. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding life and death in the face of impending disaster, Questioning the morality of choosing death over suffering. it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal pressures on personal choices."

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Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.

Themes

"movie: resident evil: welcome to raccoon city. genres: action, Horror, Science fiction, Action, Horror, Science fiction main themes: biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia, Biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia full keywords list: biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia, Mutant, Infection, Zombie, Mansion, Police station, Based on video game, Reboot, Ghost town, Duringcreditsstinger, Lockdown, 1990s, Secret experiment, Bitter, Disheartening. concept analysis: the film serves as a cautionary tale about the ethical implications of scientific experimentation and corporate greed. it highlights the fragility of humanity in the face of overwhelming technological advancements and the moral dilemmas that arise when survival is at stake."

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Vicious Fun

970. Vicious Fun

Comedy Horror Romance
6.5

20211h 43min

Canada, United States

Director: Cody Calahan

Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in with his homicidal surroundings or risk becoming the next victim.