Movies with unsettling vibe

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Dry Restrained

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Two high school filmmakers decide to create the illusion of a haunting on an unsuspecting neighbor.

Themes

Peer influence, Deception consequences, Power and isolation, Surveillance ethics, Obsession and boundary breach, Privacy invasion

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Eerie Oppressive

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A psychologist who begins working with a young boy who has suffered a near-fatal fall finds himself drawn into a mystery that tests the boundaries of fantasy and reality.

Themes

Medical ethics under pressure, Based on novel, Fantasy and reality, Near-fatal fall, Sixth sense, Parental instability

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Fast-paced Oppressive

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Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.

Themes

Mental health stigma, Imagination vs reality, Family dynamics under strain, Supernatural intrusion in home, Fear of the dark, Caregiver responsibility under stress

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Restrained Deliberate Clinical Relentless Measured

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Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.

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Secrecy vs transparency, State sponsored cyber operation, Investigation under uncertainty, Governance of cyber tools, Collateral disruption risk, Lifecycle of malware

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Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Deliberate Clinical

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A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.

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Deception and manipulation, Isolation and confinement, Revenge as motivation, Ritual coercion and control, Power dynamics in occultism, Trauma and ritual persistence

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Playful Claustrophobic Fast-paced Gritty Cynical

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Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

Themes

Deception and trust, Corpse as friend, Survival on deserted island, Beach pressures, Dead body companionship, Buddy comedy dynamics

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Realistic Tense Raw Fast-paced Sun-drenched

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While surfing on an isolated beach, Nancy becomes the target of a great white shark. What starts as a normal ride turns into the most important test of her life, with her survival on the line.

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Resourcefulness under threat, Isolation and endurance, Survival through ingenuity, Loss of mother, Secluded beach threat, Human vulnerability at sea

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Whimsical Intimate Dry Cynical Leisurely

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A dachshund passes from oddball owner to oddball owner, whose radically dysfunctional lives are all impacted by the pooch.

Themes

Caregiver burden, Unconventional family dynamics, Search for connection, Ethics of animal welfare, Art-world disillusionment, Mortality and loss

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Tense Intimate Claustrophobic Brutal Eerie

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Desperate to flee but consumed by fear, Alejandra, a young mother and working housewife, is trapped in a violent and unsatisfying relationship with her husband, Angel. She leans on her brother Fabián for support, but he has secrets of his own. The troubled couple locate a meteorite, initiating an encounter with a mysterious creature. Their lives are turned upside down by the discovery of the creature, which is a source of both pleasure and destruction. A rag-tag collection of people also addicted to having mind-blowing sex with the monster come in and out...Alejandra’s gay brother, Fabian has sex with Ángel, his abusive, cheating brother-in-law. Eventually, for the second time, Ángel is tossed aside once Fabian discovers the Joy of (Squid) Sex. ...

Themes

Gendered power dynamics, Domestic coercion, Secret affairs, Alien seduction, Wealth and leverage, Desire and dependency

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Claustrophobic Brutal Bleak Stylish Gritty

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A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.

Themes

Investigation under pressure, Family violence under threat, Isolation in small communities, Folk horror and superstition, Demon as social contagion, Possession and ritual conflict

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