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Movies with unsettling vibe

Goodnight Mommy

1. Goodnight Mommy

Horror Thriller Mystery Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.7
20221h 31min

Overview

When twin brothers arrive home to find their mother’s demeanor altered and face covered in surgical bandages, they begin to suspect the woman beneath the gauze might not be their mother.

Themes

"movie: goodnight mommy. genres: horror, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Mystery main themes: remake, Twins, Mother son relationship, Remake, Twins, Mother son relationship full keywords list: remake, Twins, Mother son relationship, Imposter. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and the psychological impact of trauma on familial relationships. it delves into the complexities of identity and the haunting nature of guilt, Revealing how loss can distort reality and perception."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Emergency Declaration

2. Emergency Declaration

Action Drama Thriller Survival Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action
6.8
20222h 20min

Overview

While investigating a terroristic threat that goes viral online, Korean authorities discover that a suspect has recently boarded an international flight bound for the United States. When a healthy passenger on the same flight suddenly dies a gruesome death of unknown cause, panic erupts both in-flight and on the ground. With steadily decreasing fuel and international refusals to offer aid, the captain and crew will be forced to take unprecedented emergency measures in an attempt to save the lives of their passengers.

Themes

Crisis decision making, Institutional accountability, Terrorism and security culture, Bio threat on board, Public panic and trust

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Resurrection

3. Resurrection

Drama Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Psychological Drama
5.9
20221h 44min

Overview

A woman's carefully constructed life is upended when an unwelcome shadow from her past returns, forcing her to confront the monster she's evaded for two decades.

Themes

"movie: resurrection. genres: drama, Horror, Mystery, Drama, Horror, Mystery main themes: hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker, Hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker full keywords list: hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker, Pharmaceutical industry, Sociopath, Police officer, Teenage daughter, Abusive relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the enduring effects of trauma and the complexities of maternal instincts in the face of past abuse. it delves into the psychological struggles of a woman forced to confront her darkest fears and the lengths she will go to protect her child."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
AMC+ Amazon Channel
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Overview

Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Exploitation for fame, Voyeuristic spectacle, Racial issues, Power of observation, Unpredictable danger of the unknown

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Black Phone

5. The Black Phone

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.9
20221h 43min

Overview

Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Family deception, Abduction and captivity, Bullying and isolation, Dreams guiding action, Parental abuse dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Watcher

6. Watcher

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
6.3
20221h 36min

Overview

As a serial killer stalks the city, Julia — a young actress who just moved to town with her husband — notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across the street.

Themes

Voyeurism and boundary violation, Paranoia from stalker watching, Neighbor dynamics and fear, Violence and resilience, Stalking as threat, Isolation and vigilance

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Crimes of the Future

7. Crimes of the Future

Science Fiction Horror Body Horror Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.8
20221h 47min

Overview

With his partner, a celebrity performance artist publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. An investigator from the National Organ Registry obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed... Their mission — to use the artist's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.

Themes

"movie: crimes of the future. genres: science fiction, Horror, Science fiction, Horror main themes: human evolution, Detective, Dystopia, Human evolution, Detective, Dystopia full keywords list: human evolution, Detective, Dystopia, Murder, Performance art, Transhumanism, Evolution, Surgery, Shipyard, Body horror, Organ trafficking, Biotech company. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of human evolution and the intersection of art, Desire, And bodily autonomy. it raises questions about identity and the consequences of technological advancement on the human experience."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to find a place to heal. But someone — or something — from the surrounding woods appears to be stalking her, and what begins as simmering dread becomes a fully-formed nightmare, inhabited by her darkest memories and fears.

Themes

Grief and healing, Abuse and control, Isolation and threat, Deceptive appearances, Home as trap, Survival under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Incantation

9. Incantation

Horror Supernatural Horror
6.2
20221h 51min

Overview

Inspired by the true story of a family who believed they were possessed by spirits. This film follows a woman who must protect her child from a curse.

Themes

Protective motherhood under threat, Curse as burden, Ancestral ritual danger, Found footage menace, Spirit possession risk, Deception of viewers

Available on

Netflix
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Dual

10. 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."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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