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Movies with unsettling vibe

Possessor

1. Possessor

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Psychological Horror AI Sci-Fi
6.5
20201h 43min

Overview

Tasya Vos, an elite corporate assassin, uses brain-implant technology to take control of other people’s bodies to terminate high profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment, Vos becomes trapped inside a mind that threatens to obliterate her.

Themes

Family ties vs professional duty, Identity fragmentation under pressure, Corporate control via mind-implant, Self-division under role-play, Ethics of host manipulation, Attachments vs duty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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12 Hour Shift

2. 12 Hour Shift

Comedy Crime Horror Dark Comedy Heist
5.5
20201h 28min

Overview

It's 1999 and over the course of one 12-hour shift at an Arkansas hospital, a junkie nurse, her scheming cousin and a group of black market organ-trading criminals start a heist that could lead to their collective demise.

Themes

"movie: 12 hour shift. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Comedy, Crime, Horror main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the moral decay and desperation that can arise from addiction and the lengths individuals will go to for survival. it serves as a critique of the healthcare system and the commodification of human life, Highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by those trapped in a cycle of addiction and crime."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Sightless

3. Sightless

Thriller Horror Mind Game Thriller Psychological Horror
5.5
20201h 29min

Overview

After an attack renders her blind, Ellen withdraws from the world to recover. But soon she plunges into paranoia, unable to convince anyone that her assailant has returned to terrorize her by hiding in plain sight.

Themes

"movie: sightless. genres: thriller, Horror, Thriller, Horror main themes: violinist, Blind woman, Violinist, Blind woman full keywords list: violinist, Blind woman. concept analysis: the film explores themes of trauma and the struggle for autonomy in the face of manipulation and control. it highlights the psychological impact of violence and the journey toward reclaiming one's identity and strength."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Mortuary Collection

4. The Mortuary Collection

Fantasy Horror Dark Fantasy Supernatural Horror
6.4
20201h 48min

Overview

In the phantasmagorical town of Raven's End, a misguided young girl takes refuge in a decrepit old mortuary. The eccentric undertaker chronicles the strange history of the town through a series of twisted tales, each more terrifying than the last, but the young girl's world is unhinged when she discovers that the final story... is her own.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Deceptive appearances, Unintended monstrosities, Small-town dread, Anthology framing, Body horror consequences

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

Looking for an escape from her recurring nightmares, 18-year-old Sarah submits to a university sleep study, but soon realizes she's become the conduit to a frightening new discovery.

Themes

Sleep study ethics, Shadow figure motif, Dream monitoring, Eye gouging, Sleep paralysis, Shadow people

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Secrets We Keep

6. The Secrets We Keep

Thriller History Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.9
20201h 37min

Overview

In post-World War II America, a woman, rebuilding her life in the suburbs with her husband, kidnaps her neighbor and seeks vengeance for the heinous war crimes she believes he committed against her.

Themes

"movie: the secrets we keep. genres: thriller, History, Drama, Thriller, History, Drama main themes: post world war ii, Vengeance, Post world war ii, Vengeance full keywords list: post world war ii, Vengeance. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of trauma and the quest for vengeance, Questioning the morality of retribution in the face of past atrocities. it delves into the psychological scars left by war and the lengths to which individuals will go to confront their demons."

Available on

Kanopy
Hoopla
Fandango At Home
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The Paramedic

7. The Paramedic

Thriller Drama Crime Revenge Thriller Tragic Drama
5.7
20201h 34min

Overview

Unable to face his new reality in a wheelchair, Ángel develops a deadly obsession with the woman who left him and unleashes a sinister revenge plot.

Themes

"movie: the paramedic. genres: thriller, Drama, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Crime main themes: wheelchair, Trauma, Car accident, Wheelchair, Trauma, Car accident full keywords list: wheelchair, Trauma, Car accident, Bound and gagged, Paramedic, Caregiver, Gag, Captivity, Accident, Gagged, Covid-19. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of obsession and the consequences of emotional manipulation in relationships. it highlights the themes of control, Revenge, And the cyclical nature of abuse, Ultimately questioning the boundaries of love and possession."

Available on

Netflix
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Antebellum

8. Antebellum

Horror Psychological Horror
5.8
20201h 45min

Overview

Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.

Themes

"movie: antebellum. genres: horror, Horror main themes: civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping, Civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping full keywords list: civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping, Slavery, Racism, Reenactment, Psychotic, Hard, Shocking, Hostile, White supremacists, Philosophical, Antebellum south, Authoritarian, Awestruck, Empathetic, Enchant, Enthusiastic, Exhilarated, Frightened, Ghoulish, Harsh, Horrified, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the horrific legacy of slavery and the ethical implications of historical reenactments that trivialize human suffering. it serves as a commentary on the persistence of racial trauma and the fight for freedom and justice in both historical and contemporary contexts."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Vanished

9. The Vanished

Thriller Horror Crime Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7
20201h 55min

Overview

A family vacation takes a terrifying turn when parents Paul and Wendy discover their young daughter has vanished without a trace. Stopping at nothing to find her, the search for the truth leads to a shocking revelation.

Themes

"movie: the vanished. genres: thriller, Horror, Crime, Action, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Action main themes: drowning, Police, Camping, Drowning, Police, Camping full keywords list: drowning, Police, Camping, Disappearance, Pedophile, Drugs, Missing person, Missing child, Recreational vehicle, Accidental killing, Accidental shooting. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of parental grief and the psychological impact of unresolved loss. it delves into the lengths to which individuals will go to escape reality and the dangers of living in a fabricated world."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Spree

10. Spree

Comedy Crime Horror Thriller Dark Comedy
5.9
20201h 33min

Overview

Desperate for an online following, a rideshare driver has figured out a deadly plan to go viral and he will stop at nothing to get his five minutes of fame.

Themes

"movie: spree. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Killing spree, Found footage, Social media full keywords list: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Ride-share, Social media influencer, Screenlife, Livestream, Whimsical. concept analysis: the film explores the toxic relationship between social media fame and moral decay, Highlighting how the quest for virality can lead individuals to commit heinous acts. it serves as a critique of society's obsession with notoriety and the ethical boundaries that are blurred in the pursuit of online validation."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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