haunting backdrop

Movies with haunting vibe

Overview

As a police officer investigates the gruesome murder of her colleague, she discovers that a mysterious supernatural force is behind it.

Themes

"movie: body cam. genres: horror, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Mystery main themes: straightforward, Straightforward full keywords list: straightforward. concept analysis: the film examines the consequences of systemic corruption and the quest for justice through the lens of supernatural retribution. it highlights the emotional turmoil faced by those affected by violence and the haunting legacy of unresolved trauma."

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Inheritance

2. Inheritance

Drama Mystery Thriller Family Drama Whodunit
5.6
20201h 50min

Overview

The patriarch of a wealthy and powerful family suddenly passes away, leaving his wife and daughter with a shocking secret inheritance that threatens to unravel and destroy their lives.

Themes

"movie: inheritance. genres: drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller main themes: daughter, Father, Patriarchy, Daughter, Father, Patriarchy full keywords list: daughter, Father, Patriarchy, Family secrets, Buried memories, Hidden truth, Dark secret, Ridiculous. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of family secrets and the moral complexities of power and corruption. it delves into themes of betrayal, The consequences of past actions, And the struggle for redemption amidst a legacy of darkness."

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The Dark and the Wicked

3. The Dark and the Wicked

Horror Supernatural Horror
6.1
20201h 35min

Overview

On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.

Themes

Faith vs doubt, Rural threat and confinement, Isolation and dread, Grief under siege, Possession and intrusion

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Nobody Knows I'm Here

4. Nobody Knows I'm Here

Drama Psychological Drama
6.5
20201h 31min

Overview

Memo lives on a remote Chilean sheep farm, hiding a beautiful singing voice from the outside world. A recluse with a glittery flair, he can't stop dwelling on the past, but what will happen once someone finally listens?

Themes

Isolation and longing, Media exposure consequences, Public perception vs reality, Hidden talent vs fame, Memory and voice, Performance and authenticity

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The Other Lamb

5. The Other Lamb

Horror Drama Thriller Psychological Horror Coming-of-Age Drama
5.3
20201h 37min

Overview

For her entire life, the cult she was born into has been all that teenage Selah has known. Along with a band of similarly cloistered young women she lives seemingly unstuck in time, cut off from modern society in a remote forest commune presided over by a man called Shepherd, a controlling, messiah-like figure with a frightening dark side. But when her insular world is rocked by a series of nightmarish visions and disturbing revelations, Selah begins to question everything about her existence—including her allegiance to the increasingly dangerous Shepherd.

Themes

"movie: the other lamb. genres: horror, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Drama, Thriller main themes: affectation, Polygamy, Forest, Affectation, Polygamy, Forest full keywords list: affectation, Polygamy, Forest, Birth, Death, Religious cult, Detached, Aggressive, Depressed, Ambivalent, Apologetic, Appreciative, Assertive, Awestruck, Baffled, Bewildered, Demeaning. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of female empowerment and the struggle against patriarchal oppression within a cult-like environment. it serves as a commentary on the quest for identity and autonomy in the face of authoritarian control."

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The Rhythm Section

6. The Rhythm Section

Action Thriller Spy Action Revenge Thriller
5.4
20201h 49min

Overview

When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.

Themes

"movie: the rhythm section. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge, Based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge full keywords list: based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge, Terrorism. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and transformation, As stephanie evolves from a victim of tragedy to a vengeful assassin. it raises questions about the morality of revenge and the personal cost of seeking justice in a world filled with deception and betrayal."

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Gretel & Hansel

7. Gretel & Hansel

Horror Fantasy Supernatural Horror Dark Fantasy
5.5
20201h 27min

Overview

A long time ago in a distant fairy tale countryside, a young girl leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.

Themes

"movie: gretel & hansel. genres: horror, Fantasy, Horror, Fantasy main themes: witch, Fairy tale, Woods, Witch, Fairy tale, Woods full keywords list: witch, Fairy tale, Woods, Tale, Witchcraft, Dark fantasy, Based on fairy tale, Folk horror, Re-imagining, Brother sister relationship, Supernatural power. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival and the loss of innocence, As gretel navigates a world filled with malevolence and the burden of her own emerging powers. it serves as a cautionary tale about the seductive nature of darkness and the potential for corruption within oneself."

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32 Malasana Street

8. 32 Malasana Street

Drama Horror Haunting Horror Political Drama
5.6
20201h 45min

Overview

Malasaña neighborhood, Madrid, Spain, 1976. While political turmoil ravages the streets all over the country, the Olmedo family arrives in the big city and settles into their new apartment. They soon discover that they are not the only ones roaming its corridors.

Themes

"movie: 32 malasana street. genres: drama, Horror, Drama, Horror main themes: husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, Husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain full keywords list: husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, 1970s, Based on true story, Haunted apartment. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial bonds under strain and the impact of unresolved trauma, Set against a backdrop of societal upheaval. it serves as a reflection on how external chaos can infiltrate personal lives, Manifesting as both supernatural and psychological disturbances."

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The Wretched

9. 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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Dreamland

10. Dreamland

Drama Thriller Historical Drama Investigation Suspense
5.9
20191h 38min

Overview

Amid the dust storms and economic depression of Dust Bowl Era Oklahoma, Eugene Evans finds his family farm on the brink of foreclosure. Discovering fugitive bank robber Allison Wells hiding in his small town, he is torn between claiming the bounty on her head and his growing attraction to the seductive criminal.

Themes

"movie: dreamland. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: bounty hunter, Shower, Sandstorm, Bounty hunter, Shower, Sandstorm full keywords list: bounty hunter, Shower, Sandstorm, Bank robber, Barn, Murder, Fugitive, Bullet wound, Drought. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and loyalty against a backdrop of desperation and moral ambiguity. it examines how personal choices can lead to profound consequences, Shaping one's identity and legacy in a harsh world."

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