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Movies with despairing vibe

Fingernails

1. Fingernails

Romance Science Fiction Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.8
20231h 53min

Overview

Anna and Ryan have found true love together. It's been proven by a controversial test. There's just one problem: Anna still isn't sure. Then she meets Amir.

Themes

"movie: fingernails. genres: romance, Science fiction, Drama, Romance, Science fiction, Drama main themes: love triangle, Romance, Scientific experiment, Love triangle, Romance, Scientific experiment full keywords list: love triangle, Romance, Scientific experiment. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and the impact of societal pressures on personal relationships. it raises questions about the validity of love as measured by external tests and the emotional consequences of such evaluations."

Available on

Apple TV
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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

2. Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Investigation Mystery
5.2
20211h 33min

Overview

Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran, brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks and his rookie partner take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.

Themes

"movie: spiral: from the book of saw. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: sequel, Murder, Police corruption, Sequel, Murder, Police corruption full keywords list: sequel, Murder, Police corruption, Survival horror, Body count, Procedural, Father son relationship, Mystery killings, Murder of a policeman, Death game. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of past actions and the moral complexities of justice, Revealing how the pursuit of vengeance can lead to tragic outcomes. it serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and the burdens of familial legacy."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Antebellum

3. Antebellum

Horror Psychological Horror
5.8
20201h 45min

Overview

Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.

Themes

"movie: antebellum. genres: horror, Horror main themes: civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping, Civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping full keywords list: civil war, Strong woman, Kidnapping, Slavery, Racism, Reenactment, Psychotic, Hard, Shocking, Hostile, White supremacists, Philosophical, Antebellum south, Authoritarian, Awestruck, Empathetic, Enchant, Enthusiastic, Exhilarated, Frightened, Ghoulish, Harsh, Horrified, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the horrific legacy of slavery and the ethical implications of historical reenactments that trivialize human suffering. it serves as a commentary on the persistence of racial trauma and the fight for freedom and justice in both historical and contemporary contexts."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Ghosts of War

4. Ghosts of War

Horror Thriller War Science Fiction Supernatural Horror
5.6
20201h 34min

Overview

A group of World War II American soldiers encounter a supernatural enemy as they occupy a French castle previously under Nazi control.

Themes

"movie: ghosts of war. genres: horror, Thriller, War, Science fiction, Horror, Thriller, War, Science fiction main themes: video game, World war ii, Supernatural, Video game, World war ii, Supernatural full keywords list: video game, World war ii, Supernatural, Castle, Haunted castle, Bold. concept analysis: the film explores the haunting effects of trauma and the moral complexities of warfare, Particularly the consequences of inaction in the face of suffering. it delves into the psychological struggles of soldiers as they confront their past and seek redemption for their perceived failures."

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Sea Fever

5. Sea Fever

Thriller Horror Drama Science Fiction Mystery
5.7
20201h 35min

Overview

The crew of a West of Ireland trawler—marooned at sea—struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.

Themes

"movie: sea fever. genres: thriller, Horror, Drama, Science fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Drama, Science fiction, Mystery main themes: cryptozoology, Sea monster, Woman director, Cryptozoology, Sea monster, Woman director full keywords list: cryptozoology, Sea monster, Woman director, Suspenseful, Disgusted. concept analysis: the film examines the psychological toll of isolation and the breakdown of human relationships in the face of existential threats. it highlights the struggle for survival against both external dangers and internal fears, Questioning the limits of human resilience."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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American Son

6. American Son

Drama TV Movie Family Drama
5.9
20191h 30min

Overview

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

Themes

"movie: american son. genres: drama, Tv movie, Drama, Tv movie main themes: based on play or musical, Based on play or musical full keywords list: based on play or musical. concept analysis: the film explores the intersection of race, Identity, And systemic injustice within the context of a fractured family. it serves as a poignant commentary on the societal pressures faced by biracial individuals and the devastating consequences of racial profiling."

Available on

Netflix
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Waiting for the Barbarians

7. Waiting for the Barbarians

Drama History Historical Drama Historical Event
5.9
20191h 54min

Overview

At an isolated frontier outpost, a colonial magistrate suffers a crisis of conscience when an army colonel arrives looking to interrogate the locals about an impending uprising, using cruel tactics that horrify the magistrate.

Themes

"movie: waiting for the barbarians. genres: drama, History, Drama, History main themes: colony, Torture, Desert, Colony, Torture, Desert full keywords list: colony, Torture, Desert, Colonization, East asia. concept analysis: the film explores the moral complexities of colonialism and the impact of imperial violence on both oppressors and the oppressed. it serves as a poignant reflection on the nature of power, Compassion, And the consequences of inhumanity."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Godzilla: The Planet Eater

8. Godzilla: The Planet Eater

Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure Anime
5.1
20181h 31min

Overview

With no means for defeating Godzilla Earth, mankind watches as King Ghidorah, clad in a golden light, descends on the planet. The heavens and earth shake once again as the war moves to a higher dimension.

Themes

"movie: godzilla: the planet eater. genres: animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger full keywords list: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Anime, King ghidorah, Godzilla. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of destruction and the consequences of hatred, Emphasizing the importance of hope and coexistence with nature. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking power through vengeance and the need for understanding in the face of overwhelming adversity."

Available on

Netflix
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