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Movies with dry vibe

I'm Thinking of Ending Things

391. I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Mystery Thriller Horror Psychological Horror Unreliable Perspective Mystery
6.5

20202h 15min

United States

Director: Charlie Kaufman

Overview

Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm.

Themes

Road trip tension, Farm isolation, Memory and dementia, Poetry and philosophy, Surrealism in narrative, Janitor presence in school

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Unknown Origins

392. Unknown Origins

Drama Thriller Investigation Suspense
6.1

20201h 37min

Argentina, Spain

Director: David Galán Galindo

Overview

In Madrid, Spain, a mysterious serial killer ruthlessly murders his victims by recreating the first appearance of several comic book superheroes. Cosme, a veteran police inspector who is about to retire, works on the case along with the tormented inspector David Valentín and his own son Jorge Elías, a nerdy young man who owns a comic book store.

Themes

Trauma shaping behavior, Intergenerational pressure, Origin story obsession, Fandom vs authority, Masks and cosplay, Collectible identity formation

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Tenet

393. Tenet

Action Thriller Science Fiction Spy Action Mindfuck Thriller
7.3

20202h 30min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Christopher Nolan

Overview

A secret service agent learns to use time inversion to save the world from criminals from the future who are trying to destroy the planet.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Espionage and secrecy, Terrorist plots and attacks, Global catastrophic stakes, Arms dealing networks, Dual timelines paradoxes

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Project Power

394. Project Power

Action Crime Science Fiction Superhero Action Narcotics Crime
6.0

20201h 53min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Ariel Schulman

Overview

An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.

Themes

Mass testing ethics, Private contractor manipulation, Surveillance of power users, State interference in investigation, Power as next evolution, Drug economy and violence

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Deliver Us from Evil

395. Deliver Us from Evil

Crime Action Drama One-Person Army Organized Crime
6.8

20201h 48min

South Korea

Director: Hong Won-chan

Overview

A retired contract killer goes on a bloody rampage when a young girl finds herself at the mercy of gangland human traffickers and only one man can come to her rescue, with an arsenal of weapons and years of experience in the art of killing.

Themes

Human trafficking, Revenge dynamics, Transgender presence, Hard boiled, Police intervention, Golf course investment

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Yes, God, Yes

396. Yes, God, Yes

Drama Comedy Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.1

20201h 18min

Brazil, United States

Director: Karen Maine

Overview

Alice, a young innocent Catholic girl, is tempted into masturbating after an AOL chat suddenly turns sexual, however is conflicted as the act would be considered a sin.

Themes

Coming-of-age tension, Desire vs doctrine, Faith identity conflict, Rumor-driven social pressure, Peer influence and autonomy, Public vs private morality

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The King of Staten Island

397. The King of Staten Island

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
7.1

20202h 17min

United States

Director: Judd Apatow

Overview

Scott has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He's now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, chasing a dream of becoming a tattoo artist that seems far out of reach. As his ambitious younger sister heads off to college, Scott is still living with his exhausted ER nurse mother and spends his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys — Oscar, Igor and Richie — and secretly hooking up with his childhood friend Kelsey. But when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter named Ray, it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his first tentative steps toward moving forward in life.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Grief and healing after loss, Substance use as coping, Pursuit of artistic dreams, Fatherhood and legacy, Romantic commitment fears

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Palm Springs

398. Palm Springs

Comedy Romance Science Fiction Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
7.4

20201h 30min

United States

Director: Max Barbakow

Overview

When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Romance under constraint, Hedonism vs responsibility, Time loop endurance, Escape through science

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The Old Guard

399. The Old Guard

Action Fantasy Superhero Action Supernatural Fantasy
6.7

20202h 5min

United States

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Overview

Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.

Themes

Betrayal and trust, Loyalty under siege, Greed vs humanity, Control of life-extension tech, Duty to protect strangers, Immortality costs

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Made in Italy

400. Made in Italy

Comedy Drama Family Drama Buddy Comedy
6.0

20201h 34min

Italy, United Kingdom

Director: James D'Arcy

Overview

A bohemian artist travels from London to Italy with his estranged son to sell the house they inherited from his late wife.

Themes

Economic precarity, Intergenerational repair, Artistic legacy, Memory and inheritance, Outsider belonging, Family rupture and rebuilding

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