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Stephanie

471. Stephanie

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8

20171h 26min

United States

Director: Akiva Goldsman

After a mysterious global crisis, a young girl is left alone to hide from a malevolent power that stalks her home. Her parents eventually return and the struggle begins to save their daughter.

Themes

Power redefining family roles, Domestic isolation danger, Parental abandonment risk, Science against suppression, Apocalyptic outbreak anxiety, Uncontrollable power emergence

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The Crucifixion

472. The Crucifixion

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
5.1

20171h 30min

Romania, United Kingdom

Director: Xavier Gens

When a priest is jailed for the murder of a nun on whom he was performing an exorcism, an investigative journalist strives to determine whether he in fact murdered a mentally ill person, or if he lost the battle with a demonic presence.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Science vs faith, Faith vs doubt, Institutional authority, Moral ambiguity in exorcism, Investigative duty

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Sand Castle

473. Sand Castle

War Action Drama Modern Conflicts Military Action
6.3

20171h 53min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Fernando Coimbra

Set during the occupation of Iraq, a squad of U.S. soldiers try to protect a small village.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Resource scarcity, Duty under danger, Occupation strain, Civilian collaboration under fire, Local power dynamics

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The Fate of the Furious

474. The Fate of the Furious

Action Crime Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action Organized Crime
6.6

20172h 16min

United States

Director: F. Gary Gray

When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.

Themes

Loyalty under manipulation, Betrayal within alliances, Deception and control, Surveillance and power, Family vs crime life, Coercive loyalty demands

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Una

475. Una

Drama Thriller Relationship Drama Mind Game Thriller
6.2

20171h 34min

Canada, United States

Director: Benedict Andrews

When a young woman unexpectedly arrives at an older man's workplace, looking for answers, the secrets of the past threaten to unravel his new life.

Themes

Abuse of power, Power dynamics in relationships, Trauma and memory, Deception and confrontation, Grooming and manipulation, Isolation and alienation

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The Most Hated Woman in America

476. The Most Hated Woman in America

Crime Drama Political Drama
6.1

20171h 31min

United States

Director: Tommy O'Haver

The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

Themes

Money and power dynamics, Activist leadership under scrutiny, Backlash to reform movements, Public faith vs secularism, Trust and betrayal within groups, Moral policing and resistance, Media scrutiny and accountability

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Life

477. Life

Horror Science Fiction Mystery Alien Horror Space Sci-Fi
6.6

20171h 44min

United States

Director: Daniel Espinosa

The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.

Themes

Isolation in space, High stakes improvisation, Sacrifice under pressure, Emergent alien intelligence, Containment under quarantine, Technology dependence

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The Lost City of Z

478. The Lost City of Z

Adventure Drama History Exploration Adventure Historical Drama
6.6

20172h 21min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Gray

A true-life drama in the 1920s, centering on British explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, who discovered evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization in the Amazon and disappeared whilst searching for it.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Expedition pressure, Amazon rainforest myth, Frontier isolation and resilience, Myth versus science, Legacy through exploration

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Unforgettable

479. Unforgettable

Drama Thriller Domestic Thriller Relationship Drama
5.1

20171h 40min

United States

Director: Denise Di Novi

Barely coping with the end of her marriage, Tessa Connover learns that her ex-husband, David, is now happily engaged to Julia. Trying to settle into her new life after moving in with David, Julia believes she has finally met the man of her dreams, the man who can help her forget her troubled past. Soon, Tessa's jealousy starts to consume her, and she will stop at nothing to turn Julia's paradise into the ultimate nightmare.

Themes

Deception and concealment, Jealousy and manipulation, Controlling obsession, Moving in pressures, Abusive ex pattern, Shared custody strain

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The Invisible Guardian

480. The Invisible Guardian

Thriller Crime Mystery Investigation Suspense Detective Mystery Crime
6.4

20172h 9min

Germany, Spain

Director: Fernando González Molina

When the naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztán, it is quickly linked to a similar murder one month before. Soon, rumours are flying in the nearby village of Elizondo. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or is it the basajaun, the ‘invisible guardian’ of Basque mythology? Inspector Amaia Salazar leads the investigation, taking her back to the heart of the Basque country where she was born, and where she hoped never to return. Shrouded in mist and surrounded by impenetrable forests, it is a place of unresolved conflicts and a terrible secret from Amaia’s childhood that will come back to haunt her. Faced with the superstitions of the village, Amaia must fight the demons of her past to confront the reality of a serial killer on the loose. But as she is drawn deeper into the investigation, she feels the presence of something darker lurking in the shadows…

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Family secrets, Family business pressure, Deception within circle, Myth vs reality

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