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Domestic Thriller movies

Home and relationships turn dangerous: secrets, fear, and collapsing trust inside an intimate world.

Deep Water

1. Deep Water

Drama Mystery Thriller Relationship Drama Whodunit
5.5
20221h 56min

Overview

A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.

Themes

"movie: deep water. genres: drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller main themes: infidelity, Jealousy, Based on novel or book, Infidelity, Jealousy, Based on novel or book full keywords list: infidelity, Jealousy, Based on novel or book, Marriage, Dysfunctional marriage, Murder, Cuckold, Jealous husband, Erotic thriller, Unfaithful wife, Cuckolded husband, Psychological, Snails. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of open relationships and the destructive nature of jealousy. it highlights how trust can erode in the face of betrayal, Leading to tragic consequences."

Available on

Hulu
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Overview

A tech worker with agoraphobia discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime but is met with resistance when she tries to report it. Seeking justice, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment.

Themes

Authority vs resistance, Corporate ethics under pressure, Agoraphobic vulnerability, Privacy vs monitoring, Remote work fragility, Data trace manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Overview

When a husband and wife move to a small town, a home invasion leaves the wife traumatized and suspicious that those around her might not be who they seem.

Themes

"movie: intrusion. genres: drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller main themes: small town, Husband wife relationship, Home invasion, Small town, Husband wife relationship, Home invasion full keywords list: small town, Husband wife relationship, Home invasion, Intruder. concept analysis: the film delves into the deceptive nature of appearances and the hidden dangers that can exist within intimate relationships. it serves as a cautionary tale about trust and the potential for evil that can reside in those we love."

Available on

Netflix
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Aftermath

4. Aftermath

Horror Crime Drama Thriller Haunting Horror
5.3
20211h 54min

Overview

Desperate to save their marriage, a young couple takes a deal to move into their dream home, but disturbing events reveal the house's troubled history.

Themes

"movie: aftermath. genres: horror, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Drama, Thriller main themes: affectation, Aggressive, Admiring, Affectation, Aggressive, Admiring full keywords list: affectation, Aggressive, Admiring, Adoring, Ambiguous, Ambivalent, Amused, Audacious, Defiant. concept analysis: the film serves as a commentary on the fragility of relationships and the impact of external pressures on personal connections. it explores the haunting nature of unresolved trauma and the lengths individuals will go to in search of redemption."

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Stillwater

5. Stillwater

Drama Crime Thriller Legal Drama Prison Crime
6.6
20212h 19min

Overview

Bill Baker, an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma, travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter.

Themes

Deception and risk, Cross-cultural tension, Father-daughter bond, Protective impulse versus legality, Dna-evidence stakes, Case reopening uncertainty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Boiling Point

6. Boiling Point

Drama Thriller Professional Drama Domestic Thriller
7.5
20211h 35min

Overview

A head chef balances multiple personal and professional crises at a popular restaurant in London.

Themes

Investor pressure sparks power struggle, Labor hierarchy drives tension, Food critic scrutiny, Influencer pressure shapes demand, Fine dining pressure, One take pacing

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Woman in the Window

7. The Woman in the Window

Crime Mystery Thriller Unreliable Perspective Mystery Domestic Thriller
5.7
20211h 40min

Overview

An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.

Themes

"movie: the woman in the window. genres: crime, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Thriller main themes: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, New york city, Based on novel or book, Wine full keywords list: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, Murder, Neighbor, Agoraphobia, Car accident, Death, Mental illness, Medication pills. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the psychological impact of trauma, Highlighting how fear can distort reality. it also delves into the complexities of trust and the consequences of living in a world where perception can be manipulated."

Available on

Netflix
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Every Breath You Take

8. Every Breath You Take

Thriller Mystery Domestic Thriller Investigation Mystery
5.4
20211h 45min

Overview

A psychiatrist, whose client commits suicide, finds his family life disrupted after introducing her surviving brother to his wife and daughter.

Themes

"movie: every breath you take. genres: thriller, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery main themes: psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment, Psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment full keywords list: psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive effects of unresolved grief and the fragility of familial bonds in the face of trauma. it delves into themes of manipulation and the psychological scars left by abusive relationships, Ultimately questioning the nature of trust and safety within a family."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Son

9. Son

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.6
20211h 38min

Overview

When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.

Themes

"movie: son. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Detective, Paranoia, Motel full keywords list: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Gore, Murder, Lucifer, Hospital, Doctor, Police officer, Illness, Satanic cult, Mother son relationship, Demonic, Cannibalism. concept analysis: the film explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her child from the horrors of her past, Reflecting on trauma and the cyclical nature of abuse. it raises questions about identity, Manipulation, And the insidious influence of cult-like forces in personal relationships."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

Chloe, a teenager who is confined to a wheelchair, is homeschooled by her mother, Diane. Chloe soon becomes suspicious of her mother and begins to suspect that she may be harboring a dark secret.

Themes

Disability and resilience, Isolation and containment, Caregiver deception, Protective manipulation, Hidden past trauma

Available on

Hulu
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