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Movies with dry vibe

The Cabin in the Woods

1331. The Cabin in the Woods

Horror Mystery Comedy Supernatural Horror Parody
7.0

20121h 35min

United States

Director: Drew Goddard

Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.

Themes

Control systems govern outcomes, Rituals demand sacrifice, Archetypes trigger violence, Deception drives tension, Hidden agendas distort perception, Survival hinges on illusion

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Detention

1332. Detention

Horror Comedy Science Fiction Slasher Horror Parody
5.6

20121h 33min

United States

Director: Joseph Kahn

As a killer named Cinderhella stalks the student body at the high school in Grizzly Lake, a group of co-eds band together to survive while they're all serving detention.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Survival under detention, Body swap deception, Peer group solidarity, Institutional control under crisis, Desire for popularity

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Iron Sky

1333. Iron Sky

Action Comedy Science Fiction Satire Space Sci-Fi
5.9

20121h 33min

Finland, Germany

Director: Timo Vuorensola

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

Themes

Secrecy producing deception, Militarisation of space as leverage, International governance under strain, Technological leverage against rivals, Propaganda from political power, Legitimacy contested by power blocs

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Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Plex
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2 Days in New York

1334. 2 Days in New York

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.0

20121h 31min

Belgium, France

Director: Julie Delpy

Marion and Mingus both come from failed relationships but, by bringing their children together, they've managed to form a small yet happy family. Tensions in their household soon begin to spike when Marion's jovial father shows up on their doorstep with his randy daughter and her peculiar boyfriend in tow. As the motor-mouthed houseguests shatter every taboo imaginable, the happy couple begin to question their commitment.

Themes

Intergenerational friction, Unwitting racism, Boundary testing in family, Belonging vs outsiders, Sexual frankness under scrutiny

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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A Magnificent Haunting

1335. A Magnificent Haunting

Drama Fantasy Comedy Supernatural Fantasy Parody
6.6

20121h 45min

Italy

Director: Ferzan Özpetek

An aspiring actor discovers that his spacious new apartment comes complete with eight friendly ghosts.

Themes

Haunting as workplace, Coexistence with the dead, Private life versus intrusion, Pressure from past era, Spectral performance drive, Space as stage

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Apple TV
blue TV
Rakuten TV
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Jeff, Who Lives at Home

1336. Jeff, Who Lives at Home

Drama Comedy Awkward Comedy Relationship Drama
6.4

20121h 23min

United States

Director: Mark Duplass

Dispatched from his basement room on an errand for his mother, slacker Jeff might discover his destiny (finally) when he spends the day with his brother as he tracks his possibly adulterous wife.

Themes

Destiny vs chance, Deception and trust, Marital strain, Quest for meaning, Family responsibility, Ordinary heroism

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21 Jump Street

1337. 21 Jump Street

Action Comedy Crime Parody Undercover Sting Crime
7.2

20121h 49min

United States

Director: Phil Lord

When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Identity conflict through deception, Authority vs improvisation, Drug trade exposure, Peer pressure drives disguise, Youth culture tension

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Thomas Jacobs invents a way to watch people's memories from the inside. Going against his morals, he accepts an offer to enter a heroin addict's memories to literally see if he committed a crime. However,a malfunction causes his consciousness to become trapped inside the criminal's mind. He remains a prisoner in the addict's memories for more than four years until he discovers the possibility of escape.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Deception and consequence, Power dynamics in marriage, Loyalty versus self-interest, Affairs as social signals, Workplace deception

Available on

Plex Channel
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

1339. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Drama Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.8

20121h 47min

United Kingdom, France

Director: Lasse Hallström

A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.

Themes

Dream vs reality, Feasibility under pressure, Marital strain under stress, Bureaucratic interference, Public image manipulation, Desert environment challenge

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Friends with Kids

1340. Friends with Kids

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.1

20121h 40min

United States

Director: Jennifer Westfeldt

In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.

Themes

Fear of commitment, Nontraditional parenting, Time-share parenting, Family redefinition, Friendship versus romance, Dating while parenting

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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