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Movies with nerve-wracking vibe

191. Ema

Ema
Drama Relationship Drama
6.7
20191h 47minChile
Director: Pablo Larraín

Overview

Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.

Themes

Divorce and reinvention, Caregiver responsibility and desire, Child behavior and risk, Adoption and custody, Ethics of custody and care, Family fragility under pressure

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Amazon Prime Video
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192. Villains

Villains
Comedy Horror Thriller Dark Comedy Home Invasion Horror
6.2
20191h 29minCanada, United States
Director: Robert Olsen

Overview

When their car breaks down, a couple on the run headed southbound for a fresh start in the Sunshine State break into a nearby house looking for a new set of wheels. What they find instead is a dark secret, and a sweet-as-pie pair of homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power and control, Survival under threat, Desire for a child, Coercive captivity dynamics, Bargaining under pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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193. Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Comedy Satire
6.1
20191h 22minUnited States
Director: Scott Aukerman

Overview

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Themes

Media virality and attention, Reputation restoration pressure, Resilience through setbacks, Budgetary strain in entertainment, Crew dynamics and conflict, Ethics of interviews

Available on

Netflix
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194. And Then We Danced

And Then We Danced
Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.6
20191h 53minFrance, Georgia
Director: Levan Akin

Overview

Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

Themes

Family pressure, Tradition vs modernity, Homophobia constraints, Artistic ambition vs identity, Secret romance, Competition and rivalry in the arts

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Amazon Video
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195. Freaks

Freaks
Science Fiction Thriller Dystopian Sci-Fi Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.7
20191h 45minCanada, United States
Director: Adam B. Stein

Overview

Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat—or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what's really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truth isn't so simple, the danger is very real.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Mistrust of authority, Ethics of power, Parental control and isolation, Fear of the outside world, Protective vs exploitative guardians

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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196. American Son

American Son
Drama TV Movie Family Drama
5.9
20191h 30minUnited States
Director: Kenny Leon

Overview

Time passes and tension mounts in a Florida police station as an estranged interracial couple awaits news of their missing teenage son.

Themes

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197. Official Secrets

Official Secrets
Thriller History Drama Political Thriller Historical Event
7.3
20191h 52minCanada, United Kingdom
Director: Gavin Hood

Overview

The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Whistleblower consequences, Legal process under secrecy, State secrecy vs accountability, War legitimation and manipulation, Media exposure and public scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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198. The Informer

The Informer
Drama Crime Thriller Organized Crime Political Thriller
6.6
20191h 49minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Andrea Di Stefano

Overview

In New York, former convict Pete Koslow, related to the Polish mafia, must deal with both Klimek the General, his ruthless boss, and the twisted ambitions of two federal agents, as he tries to survive and protect the lives of his loved ones.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Trust under surveillance, Corruption within institutions, Coercion and betrayal, Informant risk and secrecy, Family protection vs duty

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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199. Don't Let Go

Don't Let Go
Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Investigation Mystery
6.4
20191h 47minUnited States
Director: Jacob Aaron Estes

Overview

A detective suffering from a personal loss receives a call from his recently deceased niece. Being able to communicate across time, the two work together to try and stop the crime before it occurs.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Grief shaping judgment, Time-travel interference, Intergenerational protection, Police corruption conspiracy, Frame-up suspicion

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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200. Little Monsters

Little Monsters
Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Dark Comedy
6.3
20191h 34minUnited States, Australia
Director: Abe Forsythe

Overview

A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.

Themes

Trust and deception, Influence of media persona, Protective guardianship under crisis, Adult responsibility vs child safety, Music as social bond, Resilience through collective action

Available on

Hulu
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