dense backdrop

Movies with dense vibe

151. It Comes at Night

It Comes at Night
Drama Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Locked-Room Mystery
6.1
20171h 31minUnited States
Director: Trey Edward Shults

Overview

Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Resource scarcity pressure, Mistrust and deception, Fragile domestic order, Fear amid contagion, Ethics of sharing

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

152. Icarus

Icarus
Documentary Sports Documentary
7.9
20172h 1minUnited States
Director: Bryan Fogel

Overview

While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.

Themes

Governance under pressure, State-sponsored doping, Ethics of science in sport, Whistleblower risk and protection, Accountability and oversight, Sports integrity under scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

153. Double Lover

Double Lover
Romance Thriller Drama Dark Romance Domestic Thriller
6.2
20171h 48minBelgium, France
Director: François Ozon

Overview

Chloé, a fragile young woman, falls in love with her psychoanalyst, Paul. A few months later she moves in with him, but soon discovers that her lover is concealing a part of his identity.

Themes

Trust under strain, Psychological manipulation, Deception and doubles, Forbidden love consequences, Coercive dynamics, Hidden histories and details

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

154. Teen Titans: The Judas Contract

Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
Science Fiction Animation Action Superhero Action Adult Animation
7.0
20171h 24minUnited States
Director: Sam Liu

Overview

Tara Markov is a girl who has power over earth and stone; she is also more than she seems. Is the newest Teen Titan an ally or a threat? And what are the mercenary Deathstroke's plans for the Titans?

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Trust under siege, Shifting alliances and mercenaries, Power manipulation and absorption, Hidden loyalties and double agents, Betrayal within teams

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

155. The Invisible Guardian

The Invisible Guardian
Thriller Crime Mystery Investigation Suspense Detective Mystery Crime
6.4
20172h 9minGermany, Spain
Director: Fernando González Molina

Overview

When the naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztán, it is quickly linked to a similar murder one month before. Soon, rumours are flying in the nearby village of Elizondo. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or is it the basajaun, the ‘invisible guardian’ of Basque mythology? Inspector Amaia Salazar leads the investigation, taking her back to the heart of the Basque country where she was born, and where she hoped never to return. Shrouded in mist and surrounded by impenetrable forests, it is a place of unresolved conflicts and a terrible secret from Amaia’s childhood that will come back to haunt her. Faced with the superstitions of the village, Amaia must fight the demons of her past to confront the reality of a serial killer on the loose. But as she is drawn deeper into the investigation, she feels the presence of something darker lurking in the shadows…

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Family secrets, Family business pressure, Deception within circle, Myth vs reality

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

156. Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale
Animation Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
7.3
20171h 59minJapan
Director: Tomohiko Ito

Overview

In 2026, a new machine called the Augma is developed to compete against the NerveGear and its successor, the Amusphere. A next-gen wearable device, the Augma doesn't have a full-dive function like its predecessors. Instead, it uses Augmented Reality to get players into the game. It is safe, user-friendly and lets users play while they are conscious, making it an instant hit on the market. The most popular game on the system is “Ordinal Scale” an ARMMORPG developed exclusively for the Augma. Asuna and the gang have already been playing OS for a while, by the time Kirito decides to join them. They’re about to find out that Ordinal Scale isn’t all fun and games…

Themes

Memory manipulation, Privacy vs surveillance, Augmented reality ethics, Corporate experimentation and control, Conscious gameplay risk, Technology dependency and trust

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

157. Fist Fight

Fist Fight
Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.6
20171h 31minUnited States
Director: Richie Keen

Overview

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.

Themes

Work-family tension, Power struggles in school, Deception to influence outcomes, Systemic accountability vs autonomy, Downsizing anxiety in education, Institutional pressure on teachers

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

158. To the Bone

To the Bone
Drama Psychological Drama
6.7
20171h 47minUnited States
Director: Marti Noxon

Overview

A young woman dealing with anorexia meets an unconventional doctor who challenges her to face her condition and embrace life.

Themes

Peer influence and belonging, Trauma and recovery, Family obligation vs independence, Eating disorder pressures, Medical authority vs autonomy, Body image and control

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

159. Underworld: Blood Wars

Underworld: Blood Wars
Fantasy Action Thriller Science Fiction Horror
5.8
20161h 31minUnited States
Director: Anna Foerster

Overview

Vampire death dealer Selene fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David and his father Thomas, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Power and manipulation, Leadership legitimacy, Rebirth and power, Blood memories, Faction loyalty under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

160. Manchester by the Sea

Manchester by the Sea
Drama Tragic Drama
7.8
20162h 18minUnited States
Director: Kenneth Lonergan

Overview

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

Themes

Guilt and memory, Grief and responsibility, Addiction and sobriety, Guardianship burdens, Community belonging vs alienation, Past trauma shaping choices

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.