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Movies with creepy vibe

Nightbooks

1. Nightbooks

Fantasy Family Horror Dark Fantasy Supernatural Horror
5.8
20211h 41min

Overview

Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories, is trapped by a witch in her modern, magical New York City apartment. His original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping him safe as he desperately tries to find a way out of this twisted place.

Themes

"movie: nightbooks. genres: fantasy, Family, Horror, Fantasy, Family, Horror main themes: witch, Cat, Held captive, Witch, Cat, Held captive full keywords list: witch, Cat, Held captive, Child protagonist, Scary stories. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of self-acceptance and the power of storytelling as a means of overcoming fear and adversity. it highlights how embracing one's uniqueness can lead to genuine connections and personal growth."

Available on

Netflix
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Candyman

2. Candyman

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9
20211h 31min

Overview

A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.

Themes

"movie: candyman. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: sequel, Murder, Urban legend, Sequel, Murder, Urban legend full keywords list: sequel, Murder, Urban legend, Bee, Evil, Urban gothic, Mirror. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of violence and trauma within marginalized communities, Illustrating how historical injustices continue to haunt the present. it also critiques gentrification and the erasure of cultural histories, Emphasizing the importance of remembering and acknowledging the past."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Aftermath

3. Aftermath

Horror Crime Drama Thriller Haunting Horror
5.3
20211h 54min

Overview

Desperate to save their marriage, a young couple takes a deal to move into their dream home, but disturbing events reveal the house's troubled history.

Themes

"movie: aftermath. genres: horror, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Drama, Thriller main themes: affectation, Aggressive, Admiring, Affectation, Aggressive, Admiring full keywords list: affectation, Aggressive, Admiring, Adoring, Ambiguous, Ambivalent, Amused, Audacious, Defiant. concept analysis: the film serves as a commentary on the fragility of relationships and the impact of external pressures on personal connections. it explores the haunting nature of unresolved trauma and the lengths individuals will go to in search of redemption."

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A Classic Horror Story

4. A Classic Horror Story

Horror Mystery Folk Horror Whodunit
5.7
20211h 35min

Overview

Five people travelling by camper crash into a tree. When they recover, the road they were driving on has been replaced by an impenetrable forest and a wooden house.

Themes

"movie: a classic horror story. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: italy, Cult, Unwanted pregnancy, Italy, Cult, Unwanted pregnancy full keywords list: italy, Cult, Unwanted pregnancy, Snuff film, Rv, Violence. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical boundaries of entertainment and the voyeuristic nature of modern society, Where the line between reality and fiction blurs dangerously. it serves as a critique of how horror can be commodified, Reflecting on the consequences of desensitization to violence."

Available on

Netflix
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The Forever Purge

5. The Forever Purge

Action Horror Thriller Epic Action Home Invasion Horror
5.4
20211h 43min

Overview

All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end as they chase a group of immigrants who they want to punish because of their harsh historical past.

Themes

"movie: the forever purge. genres: action, Horror, Thriller, Action, Horror, Thriller main themes: texas, Sequel, Prequel, Texas, Sequel, Prequel full keywords list: texas, Sequel, Prequel, Murder, Desert, Survival horror, Neo-western, Purge, Family surviving alone, Guns and weapons. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of systemic violence and the fragility of societal norms in the face of hatred. it serves as a commentary on the importance of unity and resilience among marginalized communities in the struggle against oppression."

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The Swarm

6. The Swarm

Horror Drama Monster Horror
5.3
20211h 41min

Overview

A single mother breeds locusts as high-protein foods but has trouble getting them to reproduce until she finds they have a taste for blood.

Themes

"movie: the swarm. genres: horror, Drama, Horror, Drama main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of humanity's disregard for nature and the unforeseen repercussions of scientific experimentation. it serves as a cautionary tale about the delicate balance between technological advancement and ecological preservation."

Available on

Netflix
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Rumble

7. Rumble

Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
5.9
20211h 35min

Overview

In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.

Themes

"movie: rumble. genres: animation, Family, Animation, Family main themes: monster, Wrestling, Based on comic, Monster, Wrestling, Based on comic full keywords list: monster, Wrestling, Based on comic, Kaiju. concept analysis: the film explores identity and legacy, Arguing that self-definition comes from creative authenticity and community support rather than inheritance or celebrity pedigree. it also critiques commodification of culture—showing how grassroots passion and unconventional methods can subvert corporate and performative pressures."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Willy's Wonderland

8. Willy's Wonderland

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
5.5
20211h 29min

Overview

When his car breaks down, a quiet loner agrees to clean an abandoned family fun center in exchange for repairs. He soon finds himself waging war against possessed animatronic mascots while trapped inside Willy's Wonderland.

Themes

"movie: willy's wonderland. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: dying and death, Nightmare, Possession, Dying and death, Nightmare, Possession full keywords list: dying and death, Nightmare, Possession, Carnival, Mascot, Evil doll, Apocalypse, Demon, Amusement park, Animatronic, Demonic, Android horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival against overwhelming odds and the consequences of past sins, As the characters confront the horrors created by human greed and violence. it serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of trauma and the lengths to which individuals will go to escape their dark legacies."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Come Play

9. Come Play

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8
20201h 36min

Overview

Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

Themes

"movie: come play. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Monster, Autism, Supernatural full keywords list: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Loneliness, Supernatural horror, Based on short film, Horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of loneliness and the longing for connection, Particularly through the lens of autism. it highlights the emotional struggles of both the child and the parents, Emphasizing the sacrifices made for love and the enduring bond between family members."

Available on

Amazon Video
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The Mortuary Collection

10. The Mortuary Collection

Fantasy Horror Dark Fantasy Supernatural Horror
6.4
20201h 48min

Overview

In the phantasmagorical town of Raven's End, a misguided young girl takes refuge in a decrepit old mortuary. The eccentric undertaker chronicles the strange history of the town through a series of twisted tales, each more terrifying than the last, but the young girl's world is unhinged when she discovers that the final story... is her own.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Deceptive appearances, Unintended monstrosities, Small-town dread, Anthology framing, Body horror consequences

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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