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Movies with metafictional vibe

Deadpool 2

1. Deadpool 2

Action Comedy Adventure Superhero Action Dark Comedy
7.6

20182h

United States

Director: David Leitch

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Antihero ethics, Protecting the vulnerable, Humor amid violence, Time-travel implications, Sequel identity

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Final Girls

2. The Final Girls

Comedy Horror Parody Slasher Horror
6.5

20151h 31min

United States

Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson

Max, still struggling with the loss of her mother — once a popular actress — goes to the cinema with her friends to watch a teen horror film in which her mother once played the lead role. During the screening, the group is mysteriously pulled into the film itself, and they must now fight for their lives inside a cliché-filled slasher.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Film within film parody, Time loop narrative, Virgin final girl dynamic, Survival through choice, Camp setting tension

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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