claustrophobic backdrop

Movies with claustrophobic vibe

Conclave

1. Conclave

Drama Thriller Political Drama Political Thriller
7.4
20242h

Overview

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.

Themes

Election secrecy, Religion vs politics, Cardinal power struggles, Papal conclave dynamics, Covert and ancient ritual, Ethical accountability

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Don't Move

2. Don't Move

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.8
20241h 32min

Overview

A grieving woman in a secluded forest encounters a killer who injects her with a paralytic drug. As her body shuts down, her fight for survival begins.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Survival under duress, Killer presence, Secluded forest setting, Paralytic drug threat, Grieving woman isolation

Available on

Netflix
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Venom: The Last Dance

3. Venom: The Last Dance

Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action Adventure Epic
6.0
20241h 49min

Overview

Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

Themes

Sequel pressure, Outsider alliance, Alien life-form bond, Public suspicion, Dual-world chase, Secrecy as protection

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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Family Pack

4. Family Pack

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Action Family
5.5
20241h 35min

Overview

When an old card game comes to life, a family jumps back in time to a medieval village where they must unmask werewolves to secure their return home.

Themes

Memory and aging, Deception through performance, Hidden identities and transformation, Collective danger and unity, Family roles from play, Time travel via game

Available on

Netflix
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Smile 2

5. Smile 2

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Locked-Room Mystery
6.7
20242h 7min

Overview

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

Themes

Fame pressure, Loss of autonomy, Substance abuse stigma, Parasite possession, Hallucination as threat, Public performance peril

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Apprentice

6. The Apprentice

History Drama Biographical History Psychological Drama
7.1
20242h 2min

Overview

A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.

Themes

Real estate ambition, Power through mentor protégé relationship, Blackmail and bribery, Tax abatement politics, Discrimination and exploitation, Surveillance via wiretapping

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Terrifier 3

7. Terrifier 3

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3
20242h 5min

Overview

Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

Themes

Survivor guilt and ptsd, Family peril after massacre, Holiday horror and danger, Gory violence and spectacle, Mall santa terror, Media voyeurism and sensationalism

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Room Next Door

8. The Room Next Door

Drama Relationship Drama
6.8
20241h 46min

Overview

Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

Themes

Bereavement and memory, Terminal cancer burden, Autofiction life tensions, War correspondent ethics, Existentialism and memory, Estranged daughter bonds

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

9. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

Drama Action Horror Epic Action Zombie Horror
6.1
20241h 59min

Overview

When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.

Themes

Trust under threat, Duty to family, Animal companionship resilience, Outbreak isolation, Scarcity pressure, Cooperation with strangers

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Amber Alert

10. Amber Alert

Thriller Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1
20241h 31min

Overview

A ride-share turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after it follows a car fitting the description of an AMBER Alert.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Amber alert effectiveness, Ride-share ethics under pressure, Family safety and reunification, Improvised pursuit decisions, Emergency response coordination

Available on

Amazon Video
Hulu
Google Play Movies
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