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Movies with isolationist vibe

Never Let Go

1. Never Let Go

Horror Home Invasion Horror
5.4
20241h 41min

Overview

As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond.

Themes

"movie: never let go. genres: horror, Horror main themes: shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror, Shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror full keywords list: shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of mental illness and the generational trauma that can be passed down within families. it delves into the psychological struggles of isolation and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children, Ultimately questioning the nature of reality and perception."

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Cobweb

2. Cobweb

Horror Psychological Horror
5.9
20231h 28min

Overview

Eight year old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tapping from inside his bedroom wall—one that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter's fear intensifies, he believes that his parents could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trustworthiness.

Themes

"movie: cobweb. genres: horror, Horror main themes: nightmare, Halloween, Dysfunctional family, Nightmare, Halloween, Dysfunctional family full keywords list: nightmare, Halloween, Dysfunctional family, Pumpkin, Basement, Devil, Demon, Schoolteacher, Child protagonist. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial betrayal and the psychological impact of neglect, Illustrating how fear and isolation can distort reality. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hidden truths and the lengths one might go to escape a toxic environment."

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Dual

3. Dual

Science Fiction Comedy Drama Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Satire
5.8
20221h 35min

Overview

A terminally ill woman opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family. When she makes a miraculous recovery, her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail and lead to a court-mandated duel to the death.

Themes

"movie: dual. genres: science fiction, Comedy, Drama, Science fiction, Comedy, Drama main themes: clone, Affectation, Terminal illness, Clone, Affectation, Terminal illness full keywords list: clone, Affectation, Terminal illness, Duel, Detached, Human clone, Near future, Ambivalent, Amused, Apologetic, Appreciative, Assertive, Awestruck, Cruel, Defiant, Distressing, Forceful. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of identity and the ethical implications of cloning, Questioning what it means to truly live and be oneself. it explores the emotional ramifications of human relationships when faced with the prospect of loss and the struggle for autonomy in a world where technology blurs the lines of existence."

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Mother/Android

4. Mother/Android

Science Fiction Thriller AI Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
5.0
20211h 51min

Overview

Georgia and her boyfriend Sam go on a treacherous journey to escape their country, which is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, the couple must face No Man’s Land—a stronghold of the android uprising—in hopes of reaching safety before giving birth.

Themes

"movie: mother/android. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: android, Mother, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Android, Mother, Artificial intelligence (a.i.) full keywords list: android, Mother, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Killer robot, Dystopia, Robot, Pregnant woman, Suspense. concept analysis: the film explores the profound sacrifices parents make for their children's future amidst the chaos of a technological uprising. it raises questions about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the human condition in times of crisis."

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Stowaway

5. Stowaway

Science Fiction Drama Thriller Adventure Space Sci-Fi
5.7
20211h 56min

Overview

A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board.

Themes

"movie: stowaway. genres: science fiction, Drama, Thriller, Adventure, Science fiction, Drama, Thriller, Adventure main themes: space travel, Space, Astronaut, Space travel, Space, Astronaut full keywords list: space travel, Space, Astronaut, Space adventure, Philosophical. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical dilemmas of survival in extreme circumstances, Questioning the value of individual lives against the greater good. it highlights the profound sacrifices individuals are willing to make for their companions, Emphasizing the fragility of human existence in the vastness of space."

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Overview

A teenage girl living with schizophrenia begins to suspect her neighbor has kidnapped a child. Her parents try desperately to help her live a normal life, without exposing their own tragic secrets, and the only person who believes her is Caleb – a boy she isn’t even sure exists.

Themes

"movie: fear of rain. genres: thriller, Horror, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Drama main themes: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear full keywords list: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Mental illness, Hearing voices. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of mental illness and the struggle for reality amidst delusion. it highlights the importance of belief and connection in overcoming personal demons and the impact of grief on mental health."

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Save Yourselves!

7. Save Yourselves!

Comedy Science Fiction High-Concept Comedy Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
5.8
20201h 33min

Overview

A young Brooklyn couple head upstate to disconnect from their phones and reconnect with themselves. Cut off from their devices, they miss the news that the planet is under attack.

Themes

"movie: save yourselves!. genres: comedy, Science fiction, Comedy, Science fiction main themes: alien invasion, Brooklyn, New york city, Woman director, Alien invasion, Brooklyn, New york city, Woman director full keywords list: alien invasion, Brooklyn, New york city, Woman director, Alternative world. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of disconnection in a hyper-connected world and the consequences of ignoring reality in favor of escapism. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of technology dependency and the importance of human connection in times of crisis."

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An American Pickle

8. An American Pickle

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Family Drama
5.7
20201h 29min

Overview

An immigrant worker at a pickle factory is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modern day Brooklyn. He learns his only surviving relative is his great grandson, a computer coder who he can’t connect with.

Themes

"movie: an american pickle. genres: comedy, Drama, Comedy, Drama main themes: immigrant, Deportation, Time travel, Immigrant, Deportation, Time travel full keywords list: immigrant, Deportation, Time travel, Jewish american, Brooklyn, New york city, Duringcreditsstinger, Jewish culture, Jewish family, Yiddish language, Pickle. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of family relationships and the clash between tradition and modernity. it highlights the importance of understanding one's heritage while navigating the challenges of contemporary life."

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Ava

9. Ava

Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Survival Thriller
5.5
20201h 36min

Overview

A black ops assassin is forced to fight for her own survival after a job goes dangerously wrong.

Themes

"movie: ava. genres: action, Thriller, Crime, Action, Thriller, Crime main themes: assassin, Secret organization, Murder, Assassin, Secret organization, Murder full keywords list: assassin, Secret organization, Murder, Female assassin, Professional assassin, Secret, Thriller. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of redemption and the struggle for personal connection amidst a life of violence. it delves into the consequences of one's choices and the haunting nature of past relationships, Highlighting the complexities of familial bonds and the quest for forgiveness."

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The Vigil

10. The Vigil

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8
20201h 28min

Overview

A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.

Themes

"movie: the vigil. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: new york city, Haunted house, Evil spirit, New york city, Haunted house, Evil spirit full keywords list: new york city, Haunted house, Evil spirit, Spirit, Demon, Ghost, Jewish, Mazzikin. concept analysis: the film explores themes of guilt and the haunting nature of unresolved trauma, Particularly within the context of cultural and personal history. it delves into the struggle for redemption and the impact of past actions on present existence."

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