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Movies with claustrophobic vibe

The Visit

1191. The Visit

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
6.3

20151h 34min

United States

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

A brother and sister are sent to their grandparents' remote Pennsylvania farm for a week, where they discover that the elderly couple is involved in something deeply disturbing.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Family boundaries tested, Hidden identities, Found footage realism, Deception by caregivers, Isolation on farm

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Suck Me Shakespeer 2

1192. Suck Me Shakespeer 2

Comedy Parody
5.9

20151h 55min

Germany

Director: Bora Dağtekin

A rowdy teacher accompanies a class trip to Thailand to recover some diamonds accidentally sent there and restore the school's reputation.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Economic desperation and crime, Classroom authority under pressure, Unconventional teaching methods, Mentorship through adversity, Identity and role adaptation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
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Don't Be Bad

1193. Don't Be Bad

Crime Drama Narcotics Crime Tragic Drama
7.1

20151h 42min

Italy

Director: Claudio Caligari

A story set in the 90s and in the outskirts of Rome to Ostia. A world where money, luxury cars, night clubs, cocaine and synthetic drugs are easy to run. A world in which Vittorio and Cesare, in their early twenties, act in search of their success.

Themes

Economic precarity, Loyalty under strain, Desire for escape, Drug trade pressure, Death and consequences, Illusion of success

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Eye in the Sky

1194. Eye in the Sky

Drama Thriller War Political Thriller Modern Conflicts
7.3

20151h 42min

United Kingdom

Director: Gavin Hood

A UK-based military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” As American pilot Steve Watts is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute reaching the highest levels of US and British government over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare.

Themes

Political decision making under pressure, Civilian risk and collateral damage, Moral implications of warfare, Due diligence and proportionality, Command hierarchy and accountability, Legal counsel influence

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Kanopy
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Solace

1195. Solace

Thriller Crime Mystery Mind Game Thriller Serial Killer Crime
6.4

20151h 41min

United States

Director: Afonso Poyart

A psychic doctor, John Clancy, works with an FBI special agent in search of a serial killer.

Themes

Deception within investigations, Terminal illness as motive, Mercy killing ethics, Precognition vs agency, Professional collaboration under pressure, Outcome manipulation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Brand New Testament

1196. The Brand New Testament

Comedy Fantasy Satire Supernatural Fantasy
7.1

20151h 54min

Luxembourg, Belgium

Director: Jaco Van Dormael

God lives in Brussels. On Earth though, God is a coward, morally pathetic and odious to his family. His daughter, Ea, is bored at home and can't stand being locked up in a small apartment in ordinary Brussels, until the day she decides to revolt against her dad...

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Rebellion against authority, Divine manipulation, Power and abuse dynamics, Fate vs autonomy, Surreal governance of reality

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Curve

1197. Curve

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.4

20151h 26min

United States, Spain

Director: Iain Softley

A soon-to-be bride on her way to a wedding rehearsal is having second thoughts and decides to take a detour. Her car breaks down and a hitch-hiker offers help. Could it be fate?

Themes

Hostage dynamics, Survival under threat, Fate vs choice, Deception and control, Violence as coercion, Isolation drives tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Wave

1198. The Wave

Action Thriller Drama Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.6

20151h 45min

Norway

Director: Roar Uthaug

Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

Themes

Family in peril resilience, Avalanche risk management, Hotel evacuation ethics, Bomb shelter safety, Tsunami response timing, Tourism vulnerability

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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War Room

1199. War Room

Drama Family Drama
6.5

20152h

United States

Director: Alex Kendrick

The family-friendly movie explores the transformational role prayer plays in the lives of the Jordan family. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-class couple who seemingly have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, the Jordan’s marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. Through a newly energized faith, Elizabeth and Tony’s real enemy doesn’t have a prayer.

Themes

Marital strain under pressure, Faith as intervention, Accountability and confession, Financial risk and resilience, Elder mentorship and guidance, Parenting and bonding

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bloodsucking Bastards

1200. Bloodsucking Bastards

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Vampire Horror
5.7

20151h 24min

United States

Director: Brian James O'Connell

A down on his luck cubicle worker and his slacker best friend discover their new boss is a vampire who is turning their coworkers into the un-dead.

Themes

Loyalty versus ambition, Power and control at work, Group conformity under stress, Office politics under siege, Outsider threat within team, Performance-driven leadership

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
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