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Movies with unsettling vibe

Speak No Evil

1. Speak No Evil

Horror Thriller Drama Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
6.6
20221h 38min

Overview

A Danish family visits a Dutch family they met on a holiday. What was supposed to be an idyllic weekend slowly starts unraveling as the Danes try to stay polite in the face of unpleasantness.

Themes

Deceptive appearances, Outsider deception, Polite facade pressure, Family vulnerability under coercion, Outsider manipulation, Child safety threat

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Overview

Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Survival under captivity, Dangerous dating dynamics, Female solidarity under threat, Cannibalism as commerce, Predatory intimacy

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Hulu
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Overview

A tech worker with agoraphobia discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime but is met with resistance when she tries to report it. Seeking justice, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment.

Themes

Authority vs resistance, Corporate ethics under pressure, Agoraphobic vulnerability, Privacy vs monitoring, Remote work fragility, Data trace manipulation

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Amazon Video
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The Grandmother

4. The Grandmother

Drama Horror Family Drama Psychological Horror
5.9
20221h 41min

Overview

Susana leaves her life in Paris, where she works as a model, and returns to Madrid to take care of her grandmother Pilar.

Themes

"movie: the grandmother. genres: drama, Horror, Drama, Horror main themes: paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets, Paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets full keywords list: paris, France, Madrid, Spain, Family secrets, Old woman, Grandmother granddaughter relationship, Fashion model. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the haunting nature of familial ties, Suggesting that the past can possess and shape the present in unexpected ways. it delves into the complexities of care, Loss, And the supernatural, Raising questions about the boundaries between life and death."

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The Lost Daughter

5. The Lost Daughter

Drama Psychological Drama
6.7
20212h 2min

Overview

A woman's seaside vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront secrets from her past.

Themes

Memory and guilt, Infidelity and secrecy, Obsession and guilt, Ambivalent motherhood, Controlling relationships, Boundaries and displacement

Available on

Netflix
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Red Rocket

6. Red Rocket

Drama Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama Awkward Comedy
7.1
20212h 10min

Overview

After hitting rock bottom in Los Angeles, former porn star Mikey Saber returns to his hometown in Texas to stay with his estranged wife and mother-in-law. Just as tensions begin to ease, he becomes infatuated with a young doughnut shop worker named Strawberry.

Themes

Economic desperation, Romantic manipulation, Deception and leverage, Fame versus employment, Desire and power, Family interference

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Overview

A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, discover a young student is harbouring a dangerous secret that could have frightening consequences.

Themes

"movie: antlers. genres: drama, Horror, Mystery, Drama, Horror, Mystery main themes: sheriff, Superstition, Trauma, Sheriff, Superstition, Trauma full keywords list: sheriff, Superstition, Trauma, Native american, Oregon, Usa, Creature, Meth lab, School teacher, Mining town, Based on short story, Wendigo, Folk horror, Myth. concept analysis: antlers explores the themes of familial trauma and the cyclical nature of abuse, Illustrating how darkness can manifest in both human and supernatural forms. it serves as a chilling reminder of the hidden horrors that can exist within seemingly ordinary lives."

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Amazon Video
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fuboTV
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Hypnotic

8. Hypnotic

Thriller Drama Horror Mind Game Thriller Psychological Horror
5.3
20211h 29min

Overview

A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotist but, after a handful of intense sessions, discovers unexpected and deadly consequences.

Themes

"movie: hypnotic. genres: thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror main themes: pathetic, Cliché, Pretentious, Pathetic, Cliché, Pretentious full keywords list: pathetic, Cliché, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical boundaries of psychological manipulation and the consequences of trauma on the human psyche. it serves as a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities of individuals seeking help and the potential for exploitation by those in positions of power."

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Netflix
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My Best Friend Anne Frank

9. My Best Friend Anne Frank

History War Drama Biographical History Historical Drama
6.3
20211h 43min

Overview

Based on the real-life friendship between Anne Frank and Hannah Goslar, from Nazi-occupied Amsterdam to their harrowing reunion in a concentration camp.

Themes

Survival under occupation, Loss and separation, Fragile friendship under pressure, Children in wartime, Displacement and endurance, Hope amid upheaval

Available on

Netflix
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No One Gets Out Alive

10. No One Gets Out Alive

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.4
20211h 25min

Overview

An immigrant in search of the American dream is forced to take a room in a boarding house and soon finds herself in a nightmare from which she can't escape.

Themes

"movie: no one gets out alive. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: immigrant, Based on novel or book, Haunted house, Immigrant, Based on novel or book, Haunted house full keywords list: immigrant, Based on novel or book, Haunted house, Boarding house. concept analysis: the film explores the harrowing journey of an immigrant facing exploitation and supernatural horrors, Reflecting on the sacrifices made in pursuit of the american dream. it delves into themes of survival, The cyclical nature of violence, And the haunting legacy of trauma."

Available on

Netflix
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