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Movies with moody vibe

221. Trance

Trance
Thriller Crime Drama Mystery Mind Game Thriller
6.9
20131h 41minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Danny Boyle

Overview

A violent gang enlists the help of a hypnotherapist in an attempt to locate a painting which somehow vanished in the middle of a heist.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Betrayal and trust, Risk and consequence, Memory manipulation, Coercive persuasion, Blurred loyalties

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222. Love and Honor

Love and Honor
Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.7
20131h 32minUnited States
Director: Danny Mooney

Overview

When a young soldier in Vietnam gets dumped by his hometown girl, he and his best friend decide to go AWOL and return to the States to win her back.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Loyalty versus obligation, Flight from duty, Affection amid conflict, Deception under cover, Antiwar activism influence

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223. Dead Man Down

Dead Man Down
Thriller Action Crime Drama Revenge Thriller
6.4
20131h 58minUnited States
Director: Niels Arden Oplev

Overview

In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and exposure, Violence as leverage, Alliance and betrayal dynamics, Manipulation through information, Revenge under constraint

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224. Night Train to Lisbon

Night Train to Lisbon
Mystery Romance Thriller Investigation Mystery Political Thriller
6.8
20131h 51minGermany, Portugal
Director: Bille August

Overview

Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Loneliness and longing, Resistance against dictatorship, Romance under political risk, Pursuit of meaning, Memory and inquiry

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225. Side Effects

Side Effects
Thriller Crime Drama Mind Game Thriller Prison Crime
7.1
20131h 46minUnited States
Director: Steven Soderbergh

Overview

A young woman struggles with severe depression and turns to a clinic, where she’s put on an experimental treatment. But her normal life starts falling apart even more when the prescribed medication brings unexpected side effects.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Stock manipulation via insider trading, Sleepwalking and fraud, Cover-up and deception, Romance and betrayal in clinical relationships, Professional reputation

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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226. The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia
Horror Drama Thriller Haunting Horror Family Drama
5.3
20131h 41minUnited States
Director: Tom Elkins

Overview

A young family moves into a historic home in Georgia, only to learn they are not the house's only inhabitants. Soon they find themselves in the presence of a secret rising from underground and threatening to bring down anyone in its path.

Themes

Protective guardianship, Haunted history, Family resilience under danger, Historic trauma memory, Inherited psychic gifts

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227. Warm Bodies

Warm Bodies
Horror Comedy Romance Zombie Horror Romantic Comedy
6.8
20131h 38minUnited States
Director: Jonathan Levine

Overview

After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims, their romance sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.

Themes

Awakening humanity, Interspecies romance, Fragile human-undead alliance, Post-apocalyptic adaptation, Memory as bridge, Integration of communities

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228. Les Misérables

Les Misérables
History Drama Historical Event Historical Drama
7.5
20122h 38minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Tom Hooper

Overview

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Themes

Class inequality, Mercy and justice, Revolutionary upheaval, Loyalty and sacrifice, Love across boundaries, Philanthropy and social responsibility

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229. Stand Up Guys

Stand Up Guys
Thriller Comedy Action Crime Organized Crime
6.4
20121h 35minUnited States
Director: Fisher Stevens

Overview

After serving 28 years in prison for accidentally killing the son of a crime boss, newly paroled gangster Val reunites with his former partners in crime, Doc and Hirsch, for a night on the town. As the three men revisit old haunts, reflect on their glory days and try to make up for lost time, one wrestles with a terrible quandary: Doc has orders to kill Val, and time is running out for him to figure out a way out of his dilemma.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Violence and consequences, Aging criminals and duty, Debt to past associates, Unfinished business and risk, Manipulation and authority

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230. Neighboring Sounds

Neighboring Sounds
Thriller Drama Crime Domestic Thriller Psychological Drama
7.1
20122h 11minBrazil
Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho

Overview

An independent private security firm arrives at a middle-class neighborhood in Recife, Brazil.

Themes

Class differences, Racial tension, Surveillance presence, Neighborhood trust erosion, Security industry ethics, Wealth and protection

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Apple TV
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YouTube
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