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Mind Game Thriller movies

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Freaks - You're One of Us

1. Freaks - You're One of Us

Drama Fantasy Thriller Supernatural Fantasy Mind Game Thriller
5.4
20201h 33min

Overview

After having a chance encounter with a mysterious character, Wendy, a young working class mother, discovers that she has super powers.

Themes

"movie: freaks - you're one of us. genres: drama, Fantasy, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller main themes: husband wife relationship, Superhero, Secret organization, Husband wife relationship, Superhero, Secret organization full keywords list: husband wife relationship, Superhero, Secret organization, Childhood trauma, Working class, Co-workers relationship, Super power. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and empowerment, Highlighting the struggle of individuals who are marginalized due to their differences. it raises questions about societal norms and the ethical implications of suppressing those who possess unique abilities."

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Netflix
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Spree

2. Spree

Comedy Crime Horror Thriller Dark Comedy
5.9
20201h 33min

Overview

Desperate for an online following, a rideshare driver has figured out a deadly plan to go viral and he will stop at nothing to get his five minutes of fame.

Themes

"movie: spree. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Killing spree, Found footage, Social media full keywords list: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Ride-share, Social media influencer, Screenlife, Livestream, Whimsical. concept analysis: the film explores the toxic relationship between social media fame and moral decay, Highlighting how the quest for virality can lead individuals to commit heinous acts. it serves as a critique of society's obsession with notoriety and the ethical boundaries that are blurred in the pursuit of online validation."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Archive

3. Archive

Science Fiction Drama Fantasy Thriller AI Sci-Fi
6.4
20201h 49min

Overview

2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Isolation and longing, Memory ownership, Boundaries of humanity, Ethics of artificial consciousness, Creation vs control, Jealousy and agency

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Don't Listen

4. Don't Listen

Drama Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.1
20201h 38min

Overview

After a tragic turn of events at the new home he's fixing up, Daniel hears a ghostly plea for help, spurring him to seek out a famous paranormal expert.

Themes

Possession threat to family, Monster in home, Kids under isolation stress, Hearing voices tension, Paranormal expert influence

Available on

Netflix
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Overview

A young boy must discover the origins of his extraordinary powers before he is captured by authorities hell-bent on condemning him for an accidental murder.

Themes

"movie: mortal. genres: action, Fantasy, Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Thriller main themes: nordic mythology, Norse mythology, Nordic mythology, Norse mythology full keywords list: nordic mythology, Norse mythology. concept analysis: the film explores the struggle of self-identity in the face of extraordinary abilities and societal rejection. it raises questions about the nature of power, Responsibility, And the consequences of unchecked emotions."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Heist of the Century

6. The Heist of the Century

Comedy Thriller Crime Dark Comedy Heist
7.1
20201h 54min

Overview

In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Risk management under constraints, Collective action under danger, Cash haul as operation metric, Notoriety of crime, Public attention and scrutiny

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Translators

7. The Translators

Mystery Thriller Locked-Room Mystery Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20191h 45min

Overview

Nine translators, hired to translate the eagerly awaited final book of a bestselling trilogy, are confined in a luxurious bunker.

Themes

Deception within institutions, Confined collaboration under pressure, Secret plans and manipulation, Trust and mistrust dynamics, Coercive management practices, Translators as negotiators

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Rakuten TV
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The Wretched

8. The Wretched

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8
20191h 35min

Overview

A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.

Themes

"movie: the wretched. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: witch, Possession, Woods, Witch, Possession, Woods full keywords list: witch, Possession, Woods, Neighbor, Marine, Occult, Flesh eating, Summer job, Ancient evil. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial disintegration and the loss of innocence, As the characters confront both personal and supernatural evils. it serves as a cautionary tale about the hidden dangers lurking within familiar spaces and the impact of trauma on relationships."

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Countdown

9. Countdown

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.4
20191h 30min

Overview

A young nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and a mysterious figure haunting her, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out.

Themes

"movie: countdown. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: nurse, Countdown, Supernatural, Nurse, Countdown, Supernatural full keywords list: nurse, Countdown, Supernatural, Religion, Phone terror, Devil, Duringcreditsstinger, Mysterious, Sinister. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of technology and its potential to manipulate human fate, Raising questions about free will and the consequences of our choices. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too reliant on technology and the fear of the unknown."

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Joker

10. Joker

Crime Thriller Drama Organized Crime Mind Game Thriller
8.3
20192h 2min

Overview

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

Themes

Economic precarity and social service cuts, Social neglect of the downtrodden, Urban alienation and identity crisis, Media sensationalism and spectacle, Mental illness and stigma, Crowd violence and unrest

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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