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Movies with suspenseful vibe

151. Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City

Twin Murders: The Silence of the White City
Drama Thriller Investigation Suspense Psychological Drama
5.4
20191h 50minSpain
Director: Daniel Calparsoro

Overview

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain, 2019. Two corpses appear in the crypt of the Old Cathedral. Police officer Unai López de Ayala, an expert in criminal profiling, must hunt down the ritual murderer who has been terrorizing the city for two decades.

Themes

"movie: twin murders: the silence of the white city. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: husband wife relationship, Based on novel or book, Basque country, Spain, Husband wife relationship, Based on novel or book, Basque country, Spain full keywords list: husband wife relationship, Based on novel or book, Basque country, Spain, Serial killer, Co-workers relationship, Twins, Ritual murder, Haunted by the past, Popular festivity, Social prejudice, Traumatized man, Vitoria-gasteiz, Spain. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of violence and the psychological impact of unresolved trauma on individuals and communities. it raises questions about justice and the moral complexities surrounding vengeance, As characters confront the shadows of their pasts."

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152. Countdown

Countdown
Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.4
20191h 30minUnited States
Director: Justin Dec

Overview

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Themes

"movie: countdown. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: nurse, Countdown, Supernatural, Nurse, Countdown, Supernatural full keywords list: nurse, Countdown, Supernatural, Religion, Phone terror, Devil, Duringcreditsstinger, Mysterious, Sinister. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of technology and its potential to manipulate human fate, Raising questions about free will and the consequences of our choices. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too reliant on technology and the fear of the unknown."

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153. Eli

Eli
Horror Supernatural Horror
5.8
20191h 38minUnited States
Director: Ciarán Foy

Overview

A boy named Eli with a rare autoimmune disorder is confined to a special experimental clinic for his treatment. He soon begins experiencing supernatural forces, turning the supposedly safe facility into a haunted prison for him and his fellow patients.

Themes

"movie: eli. genres: horror, Horror main themes: haunted house, Young boy, Allergy, Haunted house, Young boy, Allergy full keywords list: haunted house, Young boy, Allergy, Supernatural phenomena. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the struggle between good and evil, Particularly in the context of parental influence and the consequences of desperate choices. it raises questions about the nature of humanity when intertwined with supernatural elements and the moral implications of seeking power through dark means."

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154. Strange But True

Strange But True
Thriller Domestic Thriller
5.9
20191h 36minCanada, United Kingdom
Director: Rowan Athale

Overview

A woman surprises the family of her deceased boyfriend by telling them she's pregnant with his child.

Themes

"movie: strange but true. genres: thriller, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the devastating effects of unresolved grief and the moral complexities surrounding trauma and consent. it raises questions about the consequences of obsession and the lengths individuals will go to cope with loss."

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155. Inside Man: Most Wanted

Inside Man: Most Wanted
Action Crime Thriller Heist Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.6
20191h 45minUnited States
Director: MJ Bassett

Overview

An NYPD hostage negotiator teams up with a federal agent to rescue dozens of tourists held hostage during a 10-hour seige at the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Themes

"movie: inside man: most wanted. genres: action, Crime, Thriller, Action, Crime, Thriller main themes: neo-nazism, Hostage-taking, Bank robbery, Neo-nazism, Hostage-taking, Bank robbery full keywords list: neo-nazism, Hostage-taking, Bank robbery, Hostage negotiator. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial loyalty and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones, Even in the face of moral ambiguity. it also delves into the haunting legacy of historical injustices and the impact they have on subsequent generations."

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156. Someone, Somewhere

Someone, Somewhere
Drama Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6
20191h 50minBelgium, France
Director: Cédric Klapisch

Overview

Rémy and Mélanie live next door to each other in Paris but have never met. The two thirty-year-old Parisians search for connections online, but never have much success. Falling deeper into loneliness and depression, both decide to start attending regular therapy. With the help of their therapists, they uncover the real roots of their issues, and find that the connection they were both searching for is much closer than they thought.

Themes

Urban loneliness, Depressive mood, Proximity over distance, Therapy as catalyst, Online connection search, Nearby relationships

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157. Paradise Hills

Paradise Hills
Fantasy Science Fiction Thriller Dystopian Sci-Fi Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.2
20191h 35minSpain, United States
Director: Alice Waddington

Overview

A young woman is sent to Paradise Hills to be reformed, only to learn that the high-class facility's beautiful facade hides a sinister secret.

Themes

"movie: paradise hills. genres: fantasy, Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: island, Woman director, Reformation, Island, Woman director, Reformation full keywords list: island, Woman director, Reformation, Social class. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and autonomy in the face of societal expectations and oppressive systems. it raises questions about the lengths one must go to reclaim agency and the moral complexities of revenge."

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158. Driven

Driven
Thriller History Crime Cover-Up Thriller Narcotics Crime
6.4
20191h 53minPuerto Rico, United Kingdom
Director: Nick Hamm

Overview

FBI informant Jim Hoffman lures troubled automobile magnate John DeLorean to an undercover sting for cocaine trafficking.

Themes

Debt-driven ambition, True story framing, Informant loyalty tensions, Fbi pressure and deception, Witness protection risk

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159. Killerman

Killerman
Action Thriller One-Person Army Mind Game Thriller
5.4
20191h 52minUnited States
Director: Malik Bader

Overview

A New York City money launderer desperately searches for answers after waking up with no memory, millions in stolen cash and drugs, and an insane crew of dirty cops violently hunting him down.

Themes

"movie: killerman. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and memory, Illustrating how one's past can be a double-edged sword in the world of crime. it also delves into the moral complexities of loyalty and betrayal, Questioning the lengths one will go to for family and survival."

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160. The Operative

The Operative
Drama Thriller Political Drama Political Thriller
5.8
20192hFrance, Germany
Director: Yuval Adler

Overview

A young Western woman is recruited by the Mossad to go undercover in Tehran where she becomes entangled in a complex triangle with her handler and her subject.

Themes

"movie: the operative. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: mossad, Espionage, Mossad, Espionage full keywords list: mossad, Espionage. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in the world of espionage, Particularly the conflict between personal emotions and professional obligations. it raises questions about identity, Loyalty, And the moral costs of manipulation in the name of national security."

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