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Movies with obsessive vibe

Stopmotion

1. Stopmotion

Horror Animation Psychological Horror Stop-Motion Animation
5.6
20241h 34min

Overview

Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.

Themes

"movie: stopmotion. genres: horror, Animation, Horror, Animation main themes: stop motion, Adult animation, Live action and animation, Stop motion, Adult animation, Live action and animation full keywords list: stop motion, Adult animation, Live action and animation. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of artistic obsession and the psychological toll of familial expectations. it delves into themes of identity, Trauma, And the fine line between creation and madness."

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Baghead

2. Baghead

Horror Monster Horror
5.4
20231h 35min

Overview

Following the death of her estranged father, Iris learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She travels to Berlin to identify her father’s body and meet with The Solicitor to discuss the estate. Little does she know, when the deed is signed she will become inextricably tied to an unspeakable entity that resides in the pub’s basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that can transform into the dead.

Themes

"movie: baghead. genres: horror, Horror main themes: witch, Basement, Female protagonist, Witch, Basement, Female protagonist full keywords list: witch, Basement, Female protagonist, Dead father, Communicating with the dead, Pub. concept analysis: the film explores the inescapable ties of family and the haunting nature of unresolved pasts. it delves into the consequences of obsession and the lengths one will go to confront or escape their history."

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Eileen

3. Eileen

Thriller Crime Erotic Thriller Prison Crime
5.9
20231h 38min

Overview

During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.

Themes

"movie: eileen. genres: thriller, Crime, Thriller, Crime main themes: prison, Sexual abuse, Based on novel or book, Prison, Sexual abuse, Based on novel or book full keywords list: prison, Sexual abuse, Based on novel or book, Winter, Kidnapping, Boston, Massachusetts, Female friendship, Dysfunctional family, Alcoholism, Femme fatale, Film noir, Murder, Loneliness, Female protagonist, Accidental death, Masturbation, New england, Death of mother, Alcoholic father, Female psychologist, Deadbeat dad, Daydreaming, Aggressive, Christmas, 1960s, Youth correctional facility, Anxious, Dark, Psychological, Depressing. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of obsession and the psychological effects of trauma, Illustrating how isolation can lead individuals to make morally questionable decisions. it serves as a commentary on the destructive nature of love when intertwined with manipulation and desperation."

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Overview

A screener at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), who has earned an unsavory reputation for being the strictest censor of violent films, begins to spiral out of control after viewing a low-budget horror with similarities to the disappearance of her sister.

Themes

Censorship ethics, Video nasty controversy, Obsession and control, Media influence on perception, Power dynamics in censorship, Deception and manipulation

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The Paramedic

5. 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."

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Netflix
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Overview

Sue Ann is a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town, to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own.

Themes

"movie: ma. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: casino, Kidnapping, Psychopath, Casino, Kidnapping, Psychopath full keywords list: casino, Kidnapping, Psychopath, Underage drinking, Revenge, Murder, Slasher, Psychological thriller, Stabbing, Veterinary, Mental illness, Loner, School loner, Hanging out, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, Psychological horror, Horror. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of loneliness and the lengths to which individuals may go to seek connection. it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of obsession and the impact of past trauma on present relationships."

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Acrimony

7. Acrimony

Drama Thriller Relationship Drama Revenge Thriller
5.9
20182h

Overview

Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. That's when she lost it, and now she cannot let it go.

Themes

"movie: acrimony. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: first time, Court, Obsession, First time, Court, Obsession full keywords list: first time, Court, Obsession, Harassment, Marriage, Manipulation, Revenge, Inheritance, Class differences, Rage, Anger, Therapy, Death of mother, Resentment, Torment, Hospitalization, Hostile, Out of control, Mentally unstable, Lies, Black cinema, Semi-narrative, Woman scorned, Sisters, Crazy, Taken advantage of, Uncontrollable anger. concept analysis: a portrayal of the destructive power of obsession and betrayal, 'acrimony' examines how love can turn into madness when trust is broken. the film highlights the psychological toll of emotional turmoil and the consequences of unresolved conflicts."

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