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Movies with gothic vibe

Enola Holmes 2

1. Enola Holmes 2

Adventure Mystery Crime Whodunit Detective Mystery Crime
6.8
20222h 9min

Overview

Now a detective-for-hire like her infamous brother, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl, as the sparks of a dangerous conspiracy ignite a mystery that requires the help of friends — and Sherlock himself — to unravel.

Themes

Labor exploitation, Public safety vs profit, Female agency in inquiry, Industrial corruption, Labor strikes and organizing, Suffrage era tensions

Available on

Netflix
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Hocus Pocus 2

2. Hocus Pocus 2

Fantasy Comedy Family Supernatural Fantasy Parody
6.0
20221h 44min

Overview

29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge. Now it's up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.

Themes

Sibling dynamics, Cost of power, Revenge motive, Youth exploitation, Outsiders confronting tradition, Mass enchantment

Available on

Disney Plus
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The Invitation

3. The Invitation

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.3
20221h 45min

Overview

After the death of her mother, Evie is approached by an unknown cousin who invites her to a lavish wedding in the English countryside. Soon, she realizes a gothic conspiracy is afoot and must fight for survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history.

Themes

"movie: the invitation. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: suicide, Countryside, Vampire, Suicide, Countryside, Vampire full keywords list: suicide, Countryside, Vampire, Marriage, Mansion, Caterer, Drinking blood, Ceramics, Dracula. concept analysis: the film explores themes of familial legacy and the hidden darkness within one's heritage. it delves into the struggle for autonomy and survival against oppressive forces, Both familial and supernatural."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Cursed

4. The Cursed

Horror Drama Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Suspense
6.2
20211h 51min

Overview

In the late 19th century, a brutal land baron slaughters a Roma clan, unleashing a curse on his family and village. In the days that follow, the townspeople are plagued by nightmares, the baron's son goes missing, and a boy is found murdered. The locals suspect a wild animal, but a visiting pathologist warns of a more sinister presence lurking in the woods.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Oppression of minorities, Superstition vs science, Transformation and contagion, Land ownership violence, Guilt by association

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Mortuary Collection

5. The Mortuary Collection

Fantasy Horror Dark Fantasy Supernatural Horror
6.4
20201h 48min

Overview

In the phantasmagorical town of Raven's End, a misguided young girl takes refuge in a decrepit old mortuary. The eccentric undertaker chronicles the strange history of the town through a series of twisted tales, each more terrifying than the last, but the young girl's world is unhinged when she discovers that the final story... is her own.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Deceptive appearances, Unintended monstrosities, Small-town dread, Anthology framing, Body horror consequences

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

6. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.6
20191h 59min

Overview

Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Themes

Power struggle between realms, Peace through compromise, Interwoven loyalties, Guardianship responsibilities, Family bonds vs duty, Oppression of fairy folk

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Ophelia

7. Ophelia

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5
20191h 54min

Overview

Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Power and control, Secret marriage and risk, Romance amid political intrigue, Agency under patriarchal constraint, Destiny and autonomy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Annabelle Comes Home

8. Annabelle Comes Home

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.9
20191h 46min

Overview

Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target—the Warrens' ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.

Themes

"movie: annabelle comes home. genres: horror, Horror main themes: supernatural, Halloween, Babysitter, Supernatural, Halloween, Babysitter full keywords list: supernatural, Halloween, Babysitter, Priest, Doll, Creepy doll, Jump scare, Possessed doll, Supernatural power, The conjuring universe. concept analysis: the film explores how grief, Guilt, And secrecy can create openings—psychological and literal—that allow destructive forces to take hold. it suggests that protection requires both ritual containment and human compassion: confronting trauma openly is the path to restoring safety and agency."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Underworld: Blood Wars

9. Underworld: Blood Wars

Fantasy Action Thriller Science Fiction Horror
5.8
20161h 31min

Overview

Vampire death dealer Selene fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David and his father Thomas, she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Power and manipulation, Leadership legitimacy, Rebirth and power, Blood memories, Faction loyalty under pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Victor Frankenstein

10. Victor Frankenstein

Drama Science Fiction Thriller Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Mind Game Thriller
6.0
20151h 50min

Overview

Eccentric scientist Victor Von Frankenstein creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.

Themes

Ambition and ethics, Wealth and influence, Loyalty under pressure, Control of life, Institutional suspicion, Unforeseen consequences

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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