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Movies with isolated vibe

Gold

1. Gold

Action Adventure Thriller Treasure Hunt Survival Thriller
5.4
20221h 37min

Overview

In the not-too-distant future, two drifters traveling through the desert stumble across the biggest gold nugget ever found and the dream of immense wealth and greed takes hold. They hatch a plan to excavate their bounty, with one man leaving to secure the necessary tools while the other remains with the gold. The man who remains must endure harsh desert elements, ravenous wild dogs, and mysterious intruders, while battling the sinking suspicion that he has been abandoned to his fate.

Themes

"movie: gold. genres: action, Adventure, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Thriller main themes: paranoia, Survival, Paranoia, Survival full keywords list: paranoia, Survival. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of greed and the lengths individuals will go to secure wealth. it serves as a cautionary tale about isolation and the psychological toll of survival in a hostile environment."

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Overview

When a husband and wife move to a small town, a home invasion leaves the wife traumatized and suspicious that those around her might not be who they seem.

Themes

"movie: intrusion. genres: drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller main themes: small town, Husband wife relationship, Home invasion, Small town, Husband wife relationship, Home invasion full keywords list: small town, Husband wife relationship, Home invasion, Intruder. concept analysis: the film delves into the deceptive nature of appearances and the hidden dangers that can exist within intimate relationships. it serves as a cautionary tale about trust and the potential for evil that can reside in those we love."

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Jolt

3. Jolt

Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
5.6
20211h 31min

Overview

A bouncer with an anger management problem goes on a furious and resentful rampage after the murder of a friend.

Themes

"movie: jolt. genres: action, Thriller, Crime, Action, Thriller, Crime main themes: homicide, Dark comedy, Crime boss, Homicide, Dark comedy, Crime boss full keywords list: homicide, Dark comedy, Crime boss, Female protagonist, Electro shock, Duringcreditsstinger, Woman director, Anger management, Anger issues, Revenge thriller, One person army. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of trust and betrayal in relationships, Particularly how trauma can distort one's perception of reality. it also delves into the struggle for agency in a world filled with manipulation and violence."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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The Deep House

4. The Deep House

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Locked-Room Mystery
5.3
20211h 25min

Overview

While diving in a remote French lake, a couple of YouTubers who specialise in underwater exploration videos discover a house submerged in the deep waters. What was initially a unique finding soon turns into a nightmare when they discover that the house was the scene of atrocious crimes. Trapped, with their oxygen reserves falling dangerously, they realise the worst is yet to come: they are not alone in the house.

Themes

"movie: the deep house. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: lake, France, Diving, Lake, France, Diving full keywords list: lake, France, Diving, Supernatural, Haunted house, Scuba diving, Drone, Underwater, Diver, Youtube, Satanic ritual, Ghost, Found footage, Aftercreditsstinger, Holding breath under water, Thriller. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of curiosity and the dangers of uncovering buried secrets. it serves as a cautionary tale about the haunting legacies of past atrocities and the inescapable nature of evil."

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Gaia

5. Gaia

Horror Fantasy Drama Folk Horror
5.6
20211h 37min

Overview

In the depths of an ancient forest, something has been growing. Something older than humanity itself, and perhaps greater too. When a park ranger discovers a man and his son living wild, she stumbles onto a secret that is about to change the world.

Themes

"movie: gaia. genres: horror, Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Fantasy, Drama main themes: canoe, Forest, Forest ranger, Canoe, Forest, Forest ranger full keywords list: canoe, Forest, Forest ranger, Assimilation, Fungus, Fungus people, Father son relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of humanity's disconnection from nature and the inherent dangers of isolation. it serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of human existence in the face of a greater, Uncontrollable force."

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The Woman in the Window

6. The Woman in the Window

Crime Mystery Thriller Unreliable Perspective Mystery Domestic Thriller
5.7
20211h 40min

Overview

An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.

Themes

"movie: the woman in the window. genres: crime, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Thriller main themes: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, New york city, Based on novel or book, Wine full keywords list: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, Murder, Neighbor, Agoraphobia, Car accident, Death, Mental illness, Medication pills. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the psychological impact of trauma, Highlighting how fear can distort reality. it also delves into the complexities of trust and the consequences of living in a world where perception can be manipulated."

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Netflix
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Things Heard & Seen

7. Things Heard & Seen

Horror Psychological Horror
5.3
20212h 1min

Overview

A young woman discovers that both her husband and their new home harbor sinister secrets after they leave Manhattan for small-town life.

Themes

"movie: things heard & seen. genres: horror, Horror main themes: based on novel or book, Bulimia, Haunted house, Based on novel or book, Bulimia, Haunted house full keywords list: based on novel or book, Bulimia, Haunted house, Fraud, Ghost, Troubled marriage, Eating disorder, Dark secret, 1980s, Toxic masculinity. concept analysis: the film explores themes of betrayal and the haunting nature of secrets, Illustrating how hidden truths can unravel lives. it also delves into the psychological effects of isolation and the lengths one might go to escape a toxic relationship."

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Netflix
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In the Earth

8. In the Earth

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Folk Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
5.1
20211h 47min

Overview

As a deadly virus ravages the world, Dr. Martin Lowery embarks on a mission to reach test site ATU327A, a research hub deep in the Arboreal Forest. The arduous journey, guided by park scout Alma, is set back by a nighttime attack that leaves the two bruised and shoeless. When they run into Zach, a man living off the grid, they gratefully accept his help. Zach’s intentions aren’t exactly what they seem, however, and a path out of the forest and into safety quickly fades as the line between myth and science blurs.

Themes

"movie: in the earth. genres: horror, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: experiment, Tent, Wilderness, Experiment, Tent, Wilderness full keywords list: experiment, Tent, Wilderness, Forest, Scientist, Alchemy, Scout, Folklore, Virus. concept analysis: in the earth examines the fragility of human relationships amidst chaos and the dangers of unchecked ambition. it explores the thin veil between science and superstition, Questioning humanity's connection to nature and the consequences of tampering with ancient forces."

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Hunter Hunter

9. Hunter Hunter

Horror Thriller Mystery Werewolf Horror Survival Thriller
6.4
20201h 33min

Overview

A fur trapper leaves his wife and daughter behind to kill a rogue wolf in the remote wilderness, but they soon become increasingly worried when their peaceful existence is disrupted.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Survival under threat, Predator and prey dynamics, Isolation and family vulnerability, Violence and boundary crossing, Wilderness as pressure cooker

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Nocturne

10. Nocturne

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.7
20201h 30min

Overview

Inside the halls of an elite arts academy, a timid music student begins to outshine her more accomplished and outgoing twin sister when she discovers a mysterious notebook belonging to a recently deceased classmate.

Themes

"movie: nocturne. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins, Suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins full keywords list: suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins, Classical musician. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of ambition and the intense rivalry between siblings, Highlighting how the pursuit of excellence can lead to tragic consequences. it delves into themes of mental health, The pressure of expectations, And the haunting effects of unresolved trauma."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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