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Movies with haunting vibe

The Nun

1. The Nun

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.4
20181h 36min

Overview

A priest with a dark past and a novice nearing her final vows are sent by the Vatican to Romania to investigate a nun's death and face a demonic force.

Themes

"movie: the nun. genres: horror, Horror main themes: rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural, Rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural full keywords list: rome, Italy, Nun, Supernatural, Exorcism, Halloween, Father, Priest, Spirit, Demon, Spin off, Evil nun, Demonic possession, Romania, Murder mystery, Ancient evil, The conjuring universe. concept analysis: the film explores the battle between faith and evil, Highlighting the sacrifices made to confront dark forces. it also delves into the consequences of unresolved trauma and the haunting nature of past sins."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Little Stranger

2. The Little Stranger

Mystery Horror Psychological Horror Mystic Mystery
5.5
20181h 51min

Overview

In a dusty post-war summer in rural Warwickshire, a doctor is called to a patient at lonely Hundreds Hall. Home to the Ayres family for over two centuries, the Georgian house is now in decline. But are the Ayreses haunted by something more sinister than a dying way of life?

Themes

"movie: the little stranger. genres: mystery, Horror, Mystery, Horror main themes: based on novel or book, Based on novel or book full keywords list: based on novel or book. concept analysis: the film explores the haunting nature of unresolved trauma and the inescapability of the past. it delves into the psychological impacts of grief and loss, Suggesting that the emotional scars of history can manifest in both the living and the dead."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Elizabeth Harvest

3. Elizabeth Harvest

Science Fiction Thriller Horror Mystery Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.8
20181h 45min

Overview

The newly married Elizabeth arrives with her new husband, the scientist Henry, at a magnificent house. He tells her that she can do there anything she pleases, except to enter a certain closed room.

Themes

"movie: elizabeth harvest. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Mystery main themes: husband wife relationship, Cloning, Scientist, Husband wife relationship, Cloning, Scientist full keywords list: husband wife relationship, Cloning, Scientist, Newlywed, Locked room. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of cloning and the psychological trauma stemming from obsession and loss. it delves into themes of identity, Autonomy, And the consequences of playing god in the pursuit of love."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Down a Dark Hall

4. Down a Dark Hall

Horror Mystery Thriller Fantasy Drama
5.0
20181h 36min

Overview

Kit, a troubled girl, is sent to the exclusive Blackwood boarding school, where she discovers that only four other female students have been admitted to learn the four pillars of knowledge under the ominous wing of the mysterious headmistress Madame Duret.

Themes

"movie: down a dark hall. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama main themes: boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house, Boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house full keywords list: boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house, Private school, Possessed, Math teacher, Schoolgirl, Teacher student relationship, Troubled teen, Isolated house, Art teacher, Locked room mystery, Literature teacher. concept analysis: the film explores the dangers of artistic obsession and the ethical implications of using individuals as vessels for creative legacy. it delves into themes of sacrifice, Identity, And the consequences of channeling the spirits of the past at the cost of the present."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Witch in the Window

5. The Witch in the Window

Horror Drama Supernatural Horror
5.8
20181h 16min

Overview

When Simon brings his twelve year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make – she's getting stronger.

Themes

"movie: the witch in the window. genres: horror, Drama, Horror, Drama main themes: haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger, Haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger full keywords list: haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger, Father son relationship, Secluded house, Redecorate. concept analysis: the film explores the impact of unresolved grief and the haunting nature of the past on familial relationships. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of neglecting emotional connections in the face of personal ambitions."

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
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Extinction

6. Extinction

Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller Epic Action
5.8
20181h 36min

Overview

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

Themes

"movie: extinction. genres: action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien, Space, Mechanic full keywords list: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien invasion, Spaceship, Cautionary, Bold, Foreboding. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the consequences of technological oppression, Questioning what it means to be human in a world where artificial beings possess emotions and memories. it delves into the potential for reconciliation between humans and synthetics, Highlighting the struggle for acceptance and understanding in the face of fear and prejudice."

Available on

Netflix
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Calibre

7. Calibre

Thriller Drama Cover-Up Thriller Tragic Drama
6.8
20181h 41min

Overview

Two lifelong friends head up to an isolated Scottish Highlands village for a weekend hunting trip that descends into a never-ending nightmare as they attempt to cover up a horrific hunting accident.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Moral compromise, Community pressure, Isolation and paranoia, Deception and coverups, Fear of punishment

Available on

Netflix
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Nightmare Cinema

8. Nightmare Cinema

Horror Supernatural Horror
5.5
20181h 59min

Overview

A series of down-on-their-luck individuals enter the decrepit and spine-chilling Rialto theater, only to have their deepest and darkest fears brought to life on the silver screen by The Projectionist – a mysterious, ghostly figure who holds the nightmarish futures of all who attend his screenings.

Themes

"movie: nightmare cinema. genres: horror, Horror main themes: possession, Gore, Plastic surgery, Possession, Gore, Plastic surgery full keywords list: possession, Gore, Plastic surgery, Anthology, Murder, Hospital, Horror anthology. concept analysis: the film explores the nature of fear and the human psyche, Revealing how unresolved trauma can manifest in terrifying ways. it serves as a commentary on the importance of confronting one's inner demons rather than allowing them to fester in the shadows."

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango At Home
Pluto TV
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Hereditary

9. Hereditary

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Mindbender Mystery
7.3
20182h 8min

Overview

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Dysfunctional family dynamics, Secrecy and exposure, Intergenerational legacy, Ritual belief systems, Loss of control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Hagazussa

10. Hagazussa

Horror Drama Fantasy Folk Horror Historical Drama
5.8
20181h 42min

Overview

In the 15th century, a young goatherd living alone in a mountain hut feels a dark presence in the woods.

Themes

"movie: hagazussa. genres: horror, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Drama, Fantasy main themes: witch, Mushroom, Superstition, Witch, Mushroom, Superstition full keywords list: witch, Mushroom, Superstition, Paranoia, Europe, Woods, Rural area, Curse, Alps mountains, Folk horror, 15th century, Suspenseful, Ambiguous. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of isolation and the psychological toll of societal rejection, Illustrating how fear and superstition can lead to violence and tragedy. it serves as a commentary on the destructive nature of loneliness and the haunting legacy of trauma."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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