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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.

V/H/S/94

981. V/H/S/94

Horror Thriller Found Footage Horror Investigation Suspense
5.6

20211h 43min

United States, Canada

Director: Jennifer Reeder

After the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police SWAT team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.

Themes

"movie: v/h/s/94. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: anthology, Vhs, Found footage, Anthology, Vhs, Found footage full keywords list: anthology, Vhs, Found footage, Analog, Horror anthology. concept analysis: the film explores the voyeuristic nature of horror and the ethical boundaries of documenting violence. it critiques the desensitization to brutality in media and the consequences of commodifying human suffering."

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Mad God

982. Mad God

Animation Fantasy Horror Science Fiction Stop-Motion Animation
6.8

20211h 24min

United States

Director: Phil Tippett

A figure known as "The Assassin" descends from the heavens into a nightmarish pit full of monsters, titans, and cruelty.

Themes

Drones vs monstrosity, Descent into underworld, Alchemical transformation of life, Surreal nightmare imagery, Cycle of evolution and self-destruction, Time bomb motif

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Nightbooks

983. Nightbooks

Fantasy Family Horror Dark Fantasy Supernatural Horror
5.8

20211h 41min

Canada, United States

Director: David Yarovesky

Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories, is trapped by a witch in her modern, magical New York City apartment. His original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping him safe as he desperately tries to find a way out of this twisted place.

Themes

"movie: nightbooks. genres: fantasy, Family, Horror, Fantasy, Family, Horror main themes: witch, Cat, Held captive, Witch, Cat, Held captive full keywords list: witch, Cat, Held captive, Child protagonist, Scary stories. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of self-acceptance and the power of storytelling as a means of overcoming fear and adversity. it highlights how embracing one's uniqueness can lead to genuine connections and personal growth."

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The Innocents

984. The Innocents

Horror Drama Fantasy Supernatural Horror Coming-of-Age Drama
7.0

20211h 57min

Denmark, Finland

Director: Eskil Vogt

Four children become friends during the summer holidays, and out of sight of the adults they discover they have hidden powers. While exploring their newfound abilities in the nearby forests and playgrounds, their innocent play takes a dark turn and strange things begin to happen.

Themes

Mind control and manipulation, Abuse of hidden powers, Group dynamics under telepathy, Nonverbal autism and communication, Parental absence and control, Fear of child murder

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Malignant

985. Malignant

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Mindbender Mystery
6.2

20211h 51min

United States

Director: James Wan

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities with a mysterious tie to her past.

Themes

Domestic abuse consequences, Parasitic twin control, Body horror effects, Memory resurfacing, Adoption secrecy, Sisterly bond resilience

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Candyman

986. Candyman

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9

20211h 31min

Canada, United States

Director: Nia DaCosta

A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.

Themes

"movie: candyman. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: sequel, Murder, Urban legend, Sequel, Murder, Urban legend full keywords list: sequel, Murder, Urban legend, Bee, Evil, Urban gothic, Mirror. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of violence and trauma within marginalized communities, Illustrating how historical injustices continue to haunt the present. it also critiques gentrification and the erasure of cultural histories, Emphasizing the importance of remembering and acknowledging the past."

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What Josiah Saw

987. What Josiah Saw

Horror Thriller
6.2

20212h

United States

Director: Vincent Grashaw

A family with buried secrets reunite at a farmhouse after two decades to pay for their past sins.


Lamb

988. Lamb

Drama Fantasy Horror Tragic Drama Dark Fantasy
6.3

20211h 46min

Iceland, Poland

Director: Valdimar Jóhannsson

An Icelandic couple live with their herd of sheep on a beautiful but remote farm. When they discover a mysterious newborn on their land, they decide to keep it and raise it as their own. This unexpected development and the prospects of a new family brings them much joy before ultimately destroying them.

Themes

Deception and coercion, Grief and parenthood, Attachment under threat, Isolation on a remote farm, Uncanny kinship boundaries, Trust and power dynamics

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Don't Breathe 2

989. Don't Breathe 2

Thriller Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Home Invasion Horror
6.0

20211h 38min

United States

Director: Rodo Sayagues

The Blind Man has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a devastating house fire. Their quiet life together is shattered when a group of criminals kidnap the girl, forcing the Blind Man to leave his safe haven to save her.

Themes

Home invasion threat, Kidnapping and coercion, Family protection under duress, Deception and manipulation, Organ transplant stakes, Moral ambiguity of care

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A school teacher is forced to confront a brutal act from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters takes him and his family on a nightmare road-trip.

Themes

"movie: coming home in the dark. genres: crime, Horror, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: gas station, Hostage, Orphanage, Gas station, Hostage, Orphanage full keywords list: gas station, Hostage, Orphanage, Married couple, New zealand, Road trip, Rifle, Revenge, Murder, Schoolteacher, Abduction, Bewildered. concept analysis: the film explores the haunting consequences of past trauma and the moral complexities of guilt and accountability. it delves into how unresolved issues can resurface violently, Forcing individuals to confront their darkest fears and regrets."

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