Movies with oppressive vibe

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Tense Claustrophobic Bleak Clinical Eerie

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Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Religious authority vs doubt, Secrecy within institutions, Ritual as coping mechanism, Conspiracy and hidden histories, Skepticism and faith

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Dry Stylish Witty Intense Oppressive

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Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical practices.

Themes

Trust vs control, Ethics of leadership, Power dynamics at work, Corporate disruption of magic, Ancient magic under corporate tactics, Hidden agenda tensions

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Clinical Measured

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Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

Themes

Gender bias in newsroom, Investigative pressure and risk, Copycat crime dynamics, Pattern recognition and doubt, Media scrutiny of police, Truth seeking under sexism

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Realistic Dry Clinical Relentless Measured

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Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub.

Themes

Labor precarity of sex workers, Non-consensual content debates, Activism vs industry profits, Digital safety and moderation, Deplatforming and payment systems, Platform accountability and regulation

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Tense Claustrophobic Procedural Restrained Eerie

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An art thief trapped in a New York penthouse after his heist doesn't go as planned. Locked inside with nothing but priceless works of art, he must use all his cunning and invention to survive.

Themes

Confinement under pressure, Surveillance and intrusion, Isolation in luxury, Obsession with art, Fragility of sanity, Improvisation and invention

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Eerie Fast-paced

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Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.

Themes

Identity deception, Revenge within family, Online smear campaigns, Public perception stigma, Survival under scrutiny, Media spectacle of violence

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Tense Claustrophobic Atmospheric Dry Stylish

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Confined to a claustrophobic hotel room, the heir to a hotel empire and the dominatrix who has primed him for success become locked in a battle of wits and wills as he tries to end his relationship with her.

Themes

Corporate ambition vs ethics, Deception and bargaining, Power dynamics and domination, Transactional relationships under pressure, Control and manipulation, Public vs private personas

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Dry Clinical

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A woman's life is turned upside-down when a dangerous man gets a hold of her lost cell phone and uses it to track her every move.

Themes

Identity impersonation, Digital stalking, Manipulative deception, Privacy violation, Trust erosion, Family danger

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Steady Dynamic Dry Fast-paced Stylish

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Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang, find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

Themes

Power core control, Family under pressure, Alternate dimension governance, Sequel expectations, Aftercreditsstinger hints, Rebellion under tyranny

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Realistic Claustrophobic Deliberate Stylish Measured

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Valeria's joy at becoming a first-time mother is quickly taken away when she's cursed by a sinister entity. As danger closes in, she's forced deeper into a chilling world of dark magic that threatens to consume her.

Themes

Maternal anxiety under threat, Ritual versus modern healing, Family blame and isolation, Agency under external pressure, Motherhood under danger

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