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Movies with brutal vibe

Big George Foreman

1. Big George Foreman

History Drama Biographical History Sports Biography
6.6
20232h 9min

Overview

Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.

Themes

Family pressure, Infidelity consequences, Comeback under pressure, Poverty to opportunity, Spiritual awakening, Mentorship and discipline, Faith and community

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Evil Dead Rise

2. Evil Dead Rise

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20231h 36min

Overview

A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

Themes

Domestic space as battleground, Trauma and resilience under pressure, Sibling bonds under threat, Motherhood under siege, Demonic invasion and ritual, Survival under extreme danger

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Renfield

3. Renfield

Comedy Fantasy Horror Dark Comedy Vampire Horror
6.4
20231h 33min

Overview

Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Violence as control, Abusive power dynamics, Codependency dynamics, Autonomy pursuit, Crime underworld

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Clock

4. Clock

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.0
20231h 32min

Overview

On the eve of her 38th birthday, a woman desperately attempts to fix her broken biological clock.

Themes

Surveillance and control, Trust and deception, Body autonomy, Medical authority, Biomedical ethics, Pressure of motherhood

Available on

Hulu
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John Wick: Chapter 4

5. John Wick: Chapter 4

Action Thriller Crime Epic Action Organized Crime
7.6
20232h 50min

Overview

With the price on his head ever increasing, John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Consequences of violence, Shifting alliances and betrayals, Power politics and exile, Leadership and reconciliation, Global underworld networks, Ritual dueling and tradition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Emancipation

6. Emancipation

Drama War History Historical Drama 19th Century Wars
6.3
20222h 12min

Overview

Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance.

Themes

Escape from slavery, Slavery and memory, Endurance within slavery, Slavery and resilience, Slavery under duress, Slavery labor dynamics

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Violent Night

7. Violent Night

Action Comedy Fantasy Epic Action Dark Comedy
6.7
20221h 51min

Overview

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Mythic protector vs mercenaries, Wealth protection under siege, Improvised defense and trap craft, Ambiguous loyalties in crisis, Holiday violence as spectacle

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Viking Wolf

8. Viking Wolf

Horror Thriller Mystery Werewolf Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.2
20221h 37min

Overview

After witnessing a grotesque murder at a party in her new town, a teenager starts having strange visions and bizarre desires.

Themes

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Available on

Netflix
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The Good Nurse

9. The Good Nurse

Drama Crime Mystery Serial Killer Crime Investigation Mystery
6.8
20222h 1min

Overview

Suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths, a nurse risks her own life to uncover the truth.

Themes

Deception and accountability, Family bonds under stress, Nurse ethics under pressure, Investigation and institutional strain, Caregiving under risk

Available on

Netflix
The Roku Channel
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Terrifier 2

10. Terrifier 2

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror
6.0
20222h 18min

Overview

A year after the Miles County massacre, Art the Clown is resurrected by a sinister entity. Art returns home, where he must hunt down and destroy teenage Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan on Halloween. As the body count rises, the siblings fight to stay alive while uncovering the true nature of Art's evil intent.

Themes

Halloween setting violence, Immortality as threat, Siblings under threat, Gore as spectacle, Resilience under pressure, Crowd fear dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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