Movies with haunting vibe

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Realistic Tense Intimate Claustrophobic Restrained

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A woman grieving over the death of her daughter loses grip of reality when she begins to think her girl may still be alive.

Themes

Unreliable perception, Trust and manipulation, Boundary crossing and deception, Grief and obsession, Custody tensions, Isolation and judgment

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Eerie

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Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, Halloween night, 1968. After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a supposedly haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control.

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Small town secrets, Haunted house peril, Folk horror dynamics, Storybook danger, Ostracism and witchcraft, Pollution as cover

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Relentless

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Accused of the genocide of Mayan people, retired general Enrique is trapped in his mansion by massive protests. Abandoned by his staff, the indignant old man and his family must face the devastating truth of his actions and the growing sense that a wrathful supernatural force is targeting them for his crimes.

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Power dynamics, Genocide accountability, Protest pressure, Indigenous presence, Ritualized violence, Household confinement

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Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Stylish Intense

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Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one of them. What begins as a dream vacation in a place where the sun never sets, gradually turns into a dark nightmare as the mysterious inhabitants invite them to participate in their disturbing festive activities.

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Isolation and belonging, Grief and coping, Ritual power dynamics, Paranoia and mistrust, Cultural conflict, Collective ritual control

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Tense Bleak Intense Gritty Reflective

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Three young women were sentenced to death in the infamous Manson murder case, but when the death penalty was lifted, their sentence became life imprisonment. One young graduate student was sent in to teach them – and through her we witness their transformations as they face the reality of their horrific crimes.

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"movie: charlie says. genres: drama, Crime, Drama, Crime main themes: based on novel or book, Biography, Woman director, Based on novel or book, Biography, Woman director full keywords list: based on novel or book, Biography, Woman director, Manson family murders, Charles manson. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of manipulation and the struggle for identity in the face of indoctrination. it serves as a poignant reminder of the psychological scars left by cult influence and the arduous journey towards self-realization and accountability."

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Tense Melancholic Haunting Tragic Creepy

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In 1970s Los Angeles, the legendary ghost La Llorona is stalking the night -- and the children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother, a social worker and her own kids are drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope of surviving La Llorona's deadly wrath is a disillusioned priest who practices mysticism to keep evil at bay.

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"movie: the curse of la llorona. genres: horror, Horror main themes: mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s, Mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s full keywords list: mexico, Sibling relationship, 1970s, Religion and supernatural, Supernatural, Grieving widower, Priest, Los angeles, California, Single mother, Dead children, Folklore, Supernatural horror, Mexican folklore, Children in danger, Horror, Brother and sister, Child protective services. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of maternal sacrifice and the haunting consequences of grief. it delves into the struggle between protecting loved ones and confronting the darkness that seeks to destroy them."

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Tense Claustrophobic Eerie Intense Melancholic

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Trying to escape her broken past, Sarah O’Neill is building a new life on the fringes of a backwood rural town with her young son Chris. A terrifying encounter with a mysterious neighbour shatters her fragile security, throwing Sarah into a spiralling nightmare of paranoia and mistrust, as she tries to uncover if the disturbing changes in her little boy are connected to an ominous sinkhole buried deep in the forest that borders their home.

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"movie: the hole in the ground. genres: horror, Horror main themes: nightmare, Paranoia, Son, Nightmare, Paranoia, Son full keywords list: nightmare, Paranoia, Son, Forest, Mistrust, Folk horror, Rural, Town. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the primal fears of motherhood, Questioning what it means to truly know and protect one's child. it delves into the psychological horror of losing a loved one to an unknown force, Reflecting on the fragility of familial bonds."

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Tense Bleak Intense Gritty Unsettling

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A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him.

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"movie: the prodigy. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween, Pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween full keywords list: pennsylvania, Usa, Supernatural, Halloween, Reincarnation, Based on true story, Basement, Serial killer, Doctor, Car accident, Parent, Metronome, Soul transference, Maggots, Skeleton costume, Regression therapy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of possession and the legacy of violence, Questioning the boundaries between good and evil within familial bonds. it delves into the psychological impact of trauma and the haunting presence of the past that can shape one's identity."

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Tense Intense Gritty Melancholic Haunting

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Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn’t take her long to realize she’s completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.

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"movie: sweetheart. genres: horror, Horror main themes: island, Monster, Ocean, Island, Monster, Ocean full keywords list: island, Monster, Ocean, Shipwreck, Survival, Creature, Sea monster, Deserted island, Creature feature, Monster movie, Universal monsters. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human resilience in the face of isolation and existential terror. it delves into themes of survival, Trust, And the psychological impact of fear and betrayal among friends."

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Tense Bleak Intense Melancholic Haunting

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High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.

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"movie: polaroid. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: high school, 1970s, Camera, High school, 1970s, Camera full keywords list: high school, 1970s, Camera, Undead, Antique, Polaroid, Polaroid camera, Haunted. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of trauma and the haunting nature of guilt, As characters confront their past actions and the ripple effects they have on others. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unresolved grief and the cycle of violence that can ensue from it."

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