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Movies with paranoid vibe

Shelby Oaks

1. Shelby Oaks

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
5.4
20251h 31min

Overview

A woman's obsessive search for her missing sister leads her into a terrifying mystery at the hands of an unknown evil.

Themes

"movie: shelby oaks. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: rape, Ohio, Woods, Rape, Ohio, Woods full keywords list: rape, Ohio, Woods, Paranormal, Paranormal investigation, Evil, Found footage, Ghost town, Video tape, Supernatural horror, Sisters, Mysterious disappearance, Missing. concept analysis: the film explores how unresolved grief and familial guilt can be exploited by malignant forces, Blurring the line between love-driven obsession and self-destruction. it also functions as a meditation on predestination and violation of bodily autonomy, Suggesting a cosmic horror in which human lives and relationships are manipulated as vessels for an inhuman agenda."

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Amazon Video
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Clown in a Cornfield

2. Clown in a Cornfield

Horror Mystery Thriller Slasher Horror Whodunit
5.6
20251h 36min

Overview

Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.

Themes

"movie: clown in a cornfield. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: small town, Based on novel or book, Beheading, Small town, Based on novel or book, Beheading full keywords list: small town, Based on novel or book, Beheading, Dark comedy, Rifle, Slasher, Weight lifting, Severed hand, Killer clown, Evil clown, Cornfield, Independent film, Father and daughter, Gay kiss, Teenager, Baffled, Gay character. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of community trauma and the dark secrets that can fester beneath a seemingly idyllic surface. it serves as a commentary on the scapegoating of youth and the dangers of allowing fear to dictate actions in a fractured society."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Captain America: Brave New World

3. Captain America: Brave New World

Action Thriller Science Fiction Superhero Action Political Thriller
5.6
20251h 59min

Overview

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Themes

"movie: captain america: brave new world. genres: action, Thriller, Science fiction, Action, Thriller, Science fiction main themes: hero, Usa president, The white house, Hero, Usa president, The white house full keywords list: hero, Usa president, The white house, Superhero, Revenge, Summit, Aftercreditsstinger, Marvel cinematic universe (mcu), Sidekick, Assassination attempt, Political thriller, Treaty, International relations. concept analysis: the film explores the ethics of power and patriotism, Questioning how far leaders and heroes can go in manipulating bodies, Minds, And global resources before they betray the ideals they claim to protect. it also examines legacy and accountability, Contrasting sam’s attempt to build a more honest, Inclusive captain america with ross’s willingness to sacrifice others—and ultimately himself—to maintain control and political dominance."

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Damned

4. The Damned

Horror Drama Mystery Historical Drama Psychological Horror
5.7
20251h 29min

Overview

In the 19th century, a young widow named Eva manages a remote winter fishing outpost in an Arctic bay, which she inherited after her husband, Magnus, was shipwrecked. The nearest settlement is three days' march away and inaccessible due to deep snow on the mountain trails. The outpost faces a harsh and brutal winter with rapidly dwindling supplies. Eva and her crew are already living on bait as their fishing catch declines. One morning on the beach, they witness a Basque whaling ship sinking far out near the cliffs known as "the Teeth," which rise steeply from the sea. Eva now faces an impossible decision, as any attempt to rescue the survivors risks depleting the last supplies for her and her men even faster.

Themes

"movie: the damned. genres: horror, Drama, Mystery, Horror, Drama, Mystery main themes: winter, Widow, Shipwreck, Winter, Widow, Shipwreck full keywords list: winter, Widow, Shipwreck, Iceland, Rifle, Curse, Folklore, 19th century, Folk horror, 1860s, Fishing village. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical dilemmas of survival in extreme isolation, Questioning the limits of human compassion when faced with dire circumstances. it delves into themes of despair, Madness, And the haunting consequences of choices made in moments of desperation."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

5. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

Drama Action Horror Epic Action Zombie Horror
6.1
20241h 59min

Overview

When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.

Themes

Trust under threat, Duty to family, Animal companionship resilience, Outbreak isolation, Scarcity pressure, Cooperation with strangers

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Never Let Go

6. Never Let Go

Horror Home Invasion Horror
5.4
20241h 41min

Overview

As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond.

Themes

"movie: never let go. genres: horror, Horror main themes: shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror, Shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror full keywords list: shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of mental illness and the generational trauma that can be passed down within families. it delves into the psychological struggles of isolation and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children, Ultimately questioning the nature of reality and perception."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Hold Your Breath

7. Hold Your Breath

Horror Thriller Drama Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.3
20241h 34min

Overview

In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.

Themes

"movie: hold your breath. genres: horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama main themes: oklahoma, Dust bowl, Paranoid, Oklahoma, Dust bowl, Paranoid full keywords list: oklahoma, Dust bowl, Paranoid, 1930s. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of grief and the fragility of mental health in the face of overwhelming loss and isolation. it examines the lengths a mother will go to protect her children, Even as her grip on reality slips away."

Available on

Hulu
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Slingshot

8. Slingshot

Science Fiction Thriller Space Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
5.7
20241h 49min

Overview

An elite trio of astronauts aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to Saturn's moon Titan, gears up for a highly dangerous slingshot manoeuvre that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space.

Themes

"movie: slingshot. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: moon, Saturn, Memory loss, Moon, Saturn, Memory loss full keywords list: moon, Saturn, Memory loss, Astronaut, Serene. concept analysis: the film explores the psychological effects of isolation and the fragility of human perception under extreme stress. it raises questions about reality, Trust, And the consequences of technological dependence in the pursuit of exploration."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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In a Violent Nature

9. In a Violent Nature

Drama Horror Thriller Monster Horror Revenge Thriller
5.6
20241h 34min

Overview

The enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness unleashes an iconic new killer after a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower that entombed its rotting corpse.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Slow cinema aesthetics, Wilderness isolation and danger, Canadian wilderness isolation, Fragile group dynamics, Forest ranger authority conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Arcadian

10. Arcadian

Action Horror Thriller Monster Horror Survival Thriller
5.5
20241h 32min

Overview

In the near future, on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons face terror at night when ferocious creatures awaken. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up with a plan for survival, using everything their father taught them to keep him alive.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under threat, Isolation and resilience, Duty and sacrifice, Resource scarcity ethics, Intergenerational skill transfer

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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