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Movies with eerie vibe

321. Sinister

Sinister
Horror Thriller Mystery Psychological Horror Investigation Mystery
6.8
20121h 50minCanada, United States
Director: Scott Derrickson

Overview

True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.

Themes

Family under siege, Occult influence on youth, Obsession with notoriety, Haunted home signs, Cycle of murder, Documentary footage spectacle

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322. The Tall Man

The Tall Man
Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.9
20121h 46minCanada, France
Director: Pascal Laugier

Overview

When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.

Themes

Poverty and abandonment, Risk in rescue operations, Urban legend vs reality, Deceptive guardianship, Loyalty among caregivers, Cycles of poverty and abuse

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323. The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black
Drama Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Suspense
6.4
20121h 35minCanada, United Kingdom
Director: James Watkins

Overview

The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.

Themes

Grief from dead child, Isolation and fear, Duty vs fear, Gothic horror mood, Social distrust and coldness, Haunting legacy

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324. The Double

The Double
Action Drama Crime Spy Action Political Drama
5.9
20111h 38minUnited States
Director: Michael Brandt

Overview

The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

Themes

Surveillance and misdirection, Deception and allegiance, Double agent, Legacy of espionage, Mysterious murder, Dual identities and loyalty

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325. The Hidden Face

The Hidden Face
Thriller Mystery Investigation Suspense Investigation Mystery
7.3
20111h 32minColombia, Spain
Director: Andrés Baiz

Overview

A Spanish orchestra conductor deals with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend.

Themes

Appearances vs reality, Isolation under pressure, Trust under suspicion, Jealousy driving deception, Hidden spaces surveillance, Manipulation of intimacy

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326. Grave Encounters

Grave Encounters
Thriller Horror Haunting Horror
6.1
20111h 33minCanada
Director: Stuart Ortiz

Overview

A crew from a paranormal reality television show lock themselves in a haunted psychiatric hospital. They search for evidence of paranormal activity as they shoot what ends up becoming their final episode.

Themes

Survival under confinement, False appearances, Unethical medical practices, Illusory safety, Investigation and danger, Haunted spaces and corridors

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327. The Caller

The Caller
Horror Thriller Mystery Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.0
20111h 32minUnited Kingdom, Puerto Rico
Director: Matthew Parkhill

Overview

Troubled divorcee Mary Kee is tormented by a series of sinister phone calls from a mysterious woman. When the stranger reveals she's calling from the past, Mary tries to break off contact. But the caller doesn't like being ignored, and looks for revenge in a unique and terrifying way...

Themes

Abuse and control, Time intrusion, Deception and manipulation, Isolation and distrust, Haunting imagery, Psychological torment

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328. The Skin I Live In

The Skin I Live In
Drama Horror Mystery Thriller Body Horror
7.6
20112hSpain
Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Overview

A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

Themes

Illegal medical experiments, Body autonomy and control, Identity and transformation, Captivity and confinement, Surveillance and secrecy, Adoption and kinship

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329. Super 8

Super 8
Thriller Science Fiction Mystery Mind Game Thriller Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.0
20111h 52minUnited States
Director: J.J. Abrams

Overview

In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.

Themes

Group solidarity under threat, Government secrecy and power, Youthful collaboration under pressure, Scientific curiosity vs risk, Unexplained phenomena and resilience, Trust across rival loyalties

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330. Source Code

Source Code
Thriller Science Fiction Mystery Investigation Suspense Time Travel Sci-Fi
7.5
20111h 33minUnited States, France
Director: Duncan Jones

Overview

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.

Themes

Time loop pressure, Memory reconstruction ethics, Augmented reality dependence, Pressure of inquiry, Identity perception dynamics, Memory tech control

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