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Movies with nerve-wracking vibe

321. The Last King

The Last King
Action Adventure Drama History Epic Action
6.1
20161h 39minDenmark, Hungary
Director: Nils Gaup

Overview

Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners —the king's men— and the baglers —supporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the Church— ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King Håkon, who will be the future king and peacemaker, from those who want to kill him.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Protecting royal heir, Political religious division, Fragile succession, Hope for peace, War torn kingdom

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322. The Choice

The Choice
Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.5
20161h 51minUnited States
Director: Ross Katz

Overview

Two neighbors—Travis, a veterinarian, and Gabby, a medical student—fall for each other soon after they meet. But their connection is tested right away: Gabby already has a boyfriend, and Travis wants no commitments.

Themes

Illness and resilience, Commitment through adversity, Competing romantic loyalties, Family formation and growth, Disaster and recovery, Cheating and consequences

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323. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Romance Horror Comedy Thriller Romantic Comedy
5.8
20161h 48minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Burr Steers

Overview

A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Deception and betrayal, Survival under siege, Gender expectations, Prejudice and pride

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324. The Finest Hours

The Finest Hours
Action Drama History Thriller Epic Action
6.7
20161h 57minUnited States
Director: Craig Gillespie

Overview

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

Themes

Teamwork under crisis, Leadership under fire, Loyalty under danger, Resilience under pressure, Duty under peril, Communal support

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325. The Bronze

The Bronze
Drama Comedy Parody Sports Biography
6.1
20161h 48minUnited States
Director: Bryan Buckley

Overview

In 2004, Hope Ann Greggory became an American hero after winning the bronze medal for the women's gymnastics team. Today, she's still living in her small hometown, washed-up and embittered. Stuck in the past, Hope must reassess her life when a promising young gymnast threatens her local celebrity status.

Themes

Inheritance as motive, Legacy vs self-worth, Local celebrity status pressure, Competition and recognition, Mentorship vs self-interest, Deception for gain

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326. Where Am I Going?

Where Am I Going?
Comedy Family Adventure Awkward Comedy Parent-Child Family
6.7
20161h 26minItaly
Director: Gennaro Nunziante

Overview

Checco is 39 and lived his entire life with his parents. He loves his job where he does nothing the whole day, until something happens that will change his behavior and his life forever...

Themes

Deception and framing, Teamwork under threat, Guardianship and protection, Belonging through crisis, Relocation under danger, Alien outsider status

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327. Freaks of Nature

Freaks of Nature
Science Fiction Comedy Horror Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Zombie Horror
5.9
20151h 32minUnited States
Director: Robbie Pickering

Overview

In the town of Dillford, humans, vampires and zombies were all living in peace - until the alien apocalypse arrived. Now three teenagers-one human, one vampire, and one zombie-have to team up to figure out how to get rid of the visitors.

Themes

Identity and acceptance, Class and belonging, Jealousy and betrayal in romance, Inter-species hierarchy, Zombie ghetto and control, External threat unites rivals

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328. Suffragette

Suffragette
Drama History Historical Drama Political History
6.9
20151h 46minFrance, United Kingdom
Director: Sarah Gavron

Overview

Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.

Themes

Class and gender constraints, Women's rights movement, Hunger and endurance, Radicalization under oppression, State repression of dissent, Public spectacle and banners

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329. Hyena Road

Hyena Road
War Drama Thriller Action Military Action
6.5
20152hCanada
Director: Paul Gross

Overview

Three different men, three different worlds, three different wars – all stand at the intersection of modern warfare – a murky world of fluid morality where all is not as it seems. A unique and dramatic look at the Canadian Army in Afghanistan.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Fragile alliances under strain, Loyalties under pressure, Civilian risk and rescue, Moral ambiguity in combat, Duty vs family obligations

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330. The Great Gilly Hopkins

The Great Gilly Hopkins
Comedy Drama Family Family Drama Parent-Child Family
6.5
20151h 39minUnited States
Director: Stephen Herek

Overview

Young and feisty Gilly Hopkins devises a scheme to escape from her new foster home and reunite with her birth mother.

Themes

Foster system tension, Attachment negotiations, Transition stress, Caregiving boundary testing, Routine establishment, Trust development

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