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Movies with tragic vibe

161. The Vanishing

The Vanishing
Thriller Mystery Survival Thriller Investigation Mystery
5.9
20191h 48minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Kristoffer Nyholm

Overview

Three lighthouse keepers on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland discover something that isn't theirs to keep.

Themes

"movie: the vanishing. genres: thriller, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery main themes: scotland, Shipwreck, Affectation, Scotland, Shipwreck, Affectation full keywords list: scotland, Shipwreck, Affectation, Lighthouse, Based on true story, Lighthouse keeper, Remote island, Curious, Vanished, 1900s, Complex, Anxious, Furious, Adoring, Ambiguous, Antagonistic, Audacious, Complicated, Dubious, Euphoric, Ghoulish. concept analysis: the film explores the corrosive effects of guilt and the moral dilemmas faced in extreme isolation. it serves as a meditation on how desperation can lead individuals to betray their own humanity."

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162. Godzilla: The Planet Eater

Godzilla: The Planet Eater
Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure Anime
5.1
20181h 31minJapan
Director: Hiroyuki Seshita

Overview

With no means for defeating Godzilla Earth, mankind watches as King Ghidorah, clad in a golden light, descends on the planet. The heavens and earth shake once again as the war moves to a higher dimension.

Themes

"movie: godzilla: the planet eater. genres: animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger full keywords list: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Anime, King ghidorah, Godzilla. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of destruction and the consequences of hatred, Emphasizing the importance of hope and coexistence with nature. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking power through vengeance and the need for understanding in the face of overwhelming adversity."

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163. Slaughterhouse Rulez

Slaughterhouse Rulez
Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Parody
5.3
20181h 44minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Crispian Mills

Overview

An illustrious British boarding school becomes a bloody battleground when a mysterious sinkhole appears at a nearby fracking site unleashing unspeakable horror.

Themes

"movie: slaughterhouse rulez. genres: action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror main themes: countryside, England, Boarding school, Countryside, England, Boarding school full keywords list: countryside, England, Boarding school, Roommates, Fracking, Social elite. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and the ethical dilemmas surrounding technological exploitation. it serves as a commentary on the fragility of safety and the hidden horrors that can emerge from the pursuit of profit."

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164. Look Away

Look Away
Horror Thriller Fantasy Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.8
20181h 43minCanada
Director: Assaf Bernstein

Overview

A timid and socially alienated 17-year-old high school student's life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.

Themes

"movie: look away. genres: horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the psychological impact of societal expectations on self-worth. it delves into the consequences of familial neglect and the dark side of seeking validation through external appearances."

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165. I Still See You

I Still See You
Thriller Fantasy Mystery Mind Game Thriller Mystic Mystery
5.8
20181h 38minUnited States
Director: Scott Speer

Overview

Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted by ghosts, Roni receives a threatening message from beyond the grave. Joining forces with a mysterious classmate, Kirk, Roni descends into a shadow world that blurs the bounds of the living and the dead-and begins a desperate race against time to stop a cunning killer.

Themes

"movie: i still see you. genres: thriller, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery main themes: high school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural, High school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural full keywords list: high school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural, Post-apocalyptic future, Murder, Apocalypse, Death, Ghost. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and the haunting nature of unresolved trauma, Illustrating how the past continues to impact the living. it raises ethical questions about the desire to resurrect the dead and the consequences of tampering with life and death."

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166. Lizzie

Lizzie
Crime Drama Thriller Historical Drama Domestic Thriller
5.9
20181h 46minUnited States
Director: Craig William Macneill

Overview

Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.

Themes

"movie: lizzie. genres: crime, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Thriller main themes: abusive father, Biography, Last will and testament, Abusive father, Biography, Last will and testament full keywords list: abusive father, Biography, Last will and testament, Axe murder, Housemaid, Lizzie borden, Murder trial, 19th century, Father daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film examines the destructive nature of repression and the lengths individuals will go to escape oppressive familial control. it also explores the complexities of forbidden love and the moral ambiguities surrounding acts of violence in the pursuit of freedom."

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167. Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel

Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel
Horror Mystery Haunting Horror Investigation Mystery
5.3
20181h 29minUnited States
Director: Stephen Cognetti

Overview

Eight years after the opening night tragedy of HELL HOUSE LLC, many unanswered questions remain. Thanks to an anonymous tip, an investigative journalist is convinced that key evidence is hidden inside the abandoned Abaddon Hotel. She assembles a team to break into the hotel in hopes of discovering the truth. But the source of the tip and the secrets of the Abaddon Hotel are more horrifying than any of them could have imagined.

Themes

"movie: hell house llc ii: the abaddon hotel. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: hotel, Small town, Alcohol, Hotel, Small town, Alcohol full keywords list: hotel, Small town, Alcohol, Talk show, Cellar, Hell, Halloween, Clown, Diner, Beer, Interview, Cult, Christmas tree, Abandoned house, Ouija board, Handheld camera, Text message, Ghost hunting, Old dark house, Trapped, New york state, Argument, Text messaging, Ghost, Found footage, Clairvoyant, Driving, Glitch, Evil clown, Investigative journalism, Haunted hotel, Christmas, Clown mask, Trapped soul, Trapped in a house, Television / tv studio, Live stream, Haunted, News cast, 2010s, Dark, Kitchen, Clowns, Bar, Corn fields, Talk show segment, Abandoned hotel. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of delving into the unknown and the dangers of obsession with uncovering dark truths. it serves as a cautionary tale about the cyclical nature of evil and the haunting legacies of past atrocities."

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168. The Lie

The Lie
Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.8
20181h 35minUnited States
Director: Veena Sud

Overview

A father and daughter are on their way to dance camp when they spot the girl's best friend on the side of the road. When they stop to offer the friend a ride, their good intentions soon result in terrible consequences.

Themes

"movie: the lie. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: remake, Parenthood, Woman director, Remake, Parenthood, Woman director full keywords list: remake, Parenthood, Woman director, Falling in lake. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of lies and the lengths individuals will go to in order to protect their loved ones. it delves into themes of familial disconnection and the desperate desire for reconciliation amidst chaos."

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Amazon Prime Video
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169. The Nun

The Nun
Horror Supernatural Horror
5.4
20181h 36minUnited States
Director: Corin Hardy

Overview

A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.

Themes

"movie: the nun. genres: horror, Horror main themes: rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural, Rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural full keywords list: rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural, Exorcism, Halloween, Father, Priest, Spirit, Demon, Spin off, Evil nun, Demonic possession, Romania, Murder mystery, Ancient evil, The conjuring universe. concept analysis: the film explores the battle between faith and evil, Highlighting the sacrifices made to confront dark forces. it also delves into the consequences of unresolved trauma and the haunting nature of past sins."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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170. King of Thieves

King of Thieves
Crime Drama Heist
5.5
20181h 48minUnited Kingdom, Belgium
Director: James Marsh

Overview

London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.

Themes

"movie: king of thieves. genres: crime, Drama, Crime, Drama main themes: london, England, Based on true story, Burglary, London, England, Based on true story, Burglary full keywords list: london, England, Based on true story, Burglary, Diamond heist, One last job, Elderly man, Based on magazine, Newspaper or article. concept analysis: the film explores themes of loyalty and betrayal among aging criminals, Highlighting the fragility of trust in the face of greed. it serves as a commentary on the consequences of a life of crime, Revealing how past relationships can unravel under the weight of ambition and self-interest."

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