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Movies with shadowy vibe

The Tragedy of Macbeth

1. The Tragedy of Macbeth

Drama Tragic Drama
7.1
20211h 45min

Overview

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

Themes

Prophecy and fate, Ambition and consequence, Spousal influence, Tyranny and paranoia, Rise to power, Political assassination

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Nightmare Alley

2. Nightmare Alley

Crime Drama Thriller Con Artist Crime Mind Game Thriller
7.0
20212h 31min

Overview

An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.

Themes

Power dynamics and control, Murder consequences, Tarot cards manipulation, Geek exploitation, Deception via carnival, Con artist ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Army of Thieves

3. Army of Thieves

Action Crime Comedy Heist Parody
6.4
20212h 7min

Overview

A mysterious woman recruits bank teller Ludwig Dieter to lead a group of aspiring thieves on a top-secret heist during the early stages of the zombie apocalypse.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Romance under strain, Zombie apocalypse backdrop, Money versus reputation, Expertise as identity, Pursuit by authorities

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Good Boss

4. The Good Boss

Comedy Drama Workplace Comedy
7.1
20212h

Overview

Julio Blanco is the proprietor of Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town, which awaits the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.

Themes

Class inequality, Power dynamics, Ethical boundary testing, Corporate deception, Workplace coercion, Performance pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Protégé

5. The Protégé

Action Thriller One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
6.1
20211h 49min

Overview

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody and trained in the family business, Anna is the world’s most skilled contract killer. When Moody, the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival, is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves ever tighter.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty vs autonomy, Revenge and duty, Mentor protege relationship, Traumatic childhood, Power structures within criminal networks

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Jungle Cruise

6. Jungle Cruise

Fantasy Adventure Family Action Comedy
6.5
20212h 7min

Overview

Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his dilapidated boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal – a discovery that will change the future of medicine.

Themes

Trust and deception, Risk in exploration, Control of nature, Colonial ambition vs healing, Legacy of immortality, Science vs tradition

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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No Sudden Move

7. No Sudden Move

Crime Thriller Heist Cover-Up Thriller
6.4
20211h 55min

Overview

A group of criminals are brought together under mysterious circumstances and have to work together to uncover what's really going on when their simple job goes completely sideways.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Organized crime dynamics, Money as motive, Risk and payoff calculus, Betrayal and shifting loyalties, Deception and bargaining

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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A Quiet Place Part II

8. A Quiet Place Part II

Science Fiction Thriller Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Monster Horror
7.2
20211h 36min

Overview

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

Themes

Family bonds under pressure, Communication as lifeline, Survival under sound threat, Technology as lifeline, Isolation vs cooperation, Disability as difference

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Little Things

9. The Little Things

Drama Crime Thriller Serial Killer Crime Investigation Suspense
6.3
20212h 8min

Overview

Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and coverups, Obsession with past cases, Moral ambiguity in pursuit, Guilt from past actions, Professional duty vs personal risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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One Night in Miami...

10. One Night in Miami...

Drama Historical Drama
7.1
20201h 54min

Overview

In the aftermath of Cassius Clay's defeat of Sonny Liston in 1964, the boxer meets with Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown to change the course of history in the segregated South.

Themes

Racial segregation pressures, Loyalty under scrutiny, Ideological conflict in leadership, Economic empowerment through art, Public image vs activism, Media scrutiny and ambition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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