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Movies with haunting vibe

The Damned

1. The Damned

Horror Drama Mystery Historical Drama Psychological Horror
5.7
20251h 29min

Overview

In the 19th century, a young widow named Eva manages a remote winter fishing outpost in an Arctic bay, which she inherited after her husband, Magnus, was shipwrecked. The nearest settlement is three days' march away and inaccessible due to deep snow on the mountain trails. The outpost faces a harsh and brutal winter with rapidly dwindling supplies. Eva and her crew are already living on bait as their fishing catch declines. One morning on the beach, they witness a Basque whaling ship sinking far out near the cliffs known as "the Teeth," which rise steeply from the sea. Eva now faces an impossible decision, as any attempt to rescue the survivors risks depleting the last supplies for her and her men even faster.

Themes

"movie: the damned. genres: horror, Drama, Mystery, Horror, Drama, Mystery main themes: winter, Widow, Shipwreck, Winter, Widow, Shipwreck full keywords list: winter, Widow, Shipwreck, Iceland, Rifle, Curse, Folklore, 19th century, Folk horror, 1860s, Fishing village. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical dilemmas of survival in extreme isolation, Questioning the limits of human compassion when faced with dire circumstances. it delves into themes of despair, Madness, And the haunting consequences of choices made in moments of desperation."

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Nosferatu

2. Nosferatu

Horror Fantasy Vampire Horror
7.1
20242h 13min

Overview

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

Themes

Occult vs science, Sacrifice for others, Gendered power dynamics, Plague and isolation, Obsessive desire, Gothic atmosphere

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Kraven the Hunter

3. Kraven the Hunter

Action Adventure Thriller Superhero Action Revenge Thriller
5.5
20242h 7min

Overview

Kraven Kravinoff's complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

Themes

"movie: kraven the hunter. genres: action, Adventure, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Thriller main themes: hunter, Superhero, Villain, Hunter, Superhero, Villain full keywords list: hunter, Superhero, Villain, Based on comic, Supervillain, Antihero, Intense, Admiring, Ominous. concept analysis: the film explores how cycles of violence and predation are passed down through family, Questioning whether someone shaped by brutality can ever truly escape becoming what they hate. it frames kraven’s journey as a moral struggle between justice and bloodlust, Suggesting that the identity of a “hunter” is as much psychological and ethical as it is physical or hereditary."

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Queer

4. Queer

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.4
20242h 18min

Overview

In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.

Themes

Loneliness and connection, Desire versus distance, Surreal perception and telepathy, Addiction and dependence, Identity and embodiment, Boundaries of intimacy

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Here

5. Here

Drama Family Drama
6.3
20241h 44min

Overview

An odyssey through time and memory, centered on a place in New Jersey where—from wilderness, and then, later, from a home—love, loss, struggle, hope and legacy play out between couples and families over generations.

Themes

Illness and resilience, Aging and caregiving, Time and memory, Home as inheritance, Legacy across generations, Changing families

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Salem's Lot

6. Salem's Lot

Horror Vampire Horror
5.6
20241h 53min

Overview

Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire.

Themes

"movie: salem's lot. genres: horror, Horror main themes: based on novel or book, Vampire, Remake, Based on novel or book, Vampire, Remake full keywords list: based on novel or book, Vampire, Remake, Priest, Religious conflict, Literary adaptation, Supernatural horror, Clinical, Horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of fear and the loss of innocence as a small town succumbs to a supernatural evil. it serves as a commentary on the dangers of complacency and the importance of confronting one's past to protect the future."

Available on

HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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Apartment 7A

7. Apartment 7A

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9
20241h 44min

Overview

A struggling young dancer finds herself drawn in by dark forces when a peculiar, well-connected older couple promise her a shot at fame.

Themes

"movie: apartment 7a. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: new york city, Satanism, Prequel, New york city, Satanism, Prequel full keywords list: new york city, Satanism, Prequel, Occult, Satanic cult, Manhattan, New york city, 1960s, Apartment, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of exploitation and the loss of agency, Particularly in the context of women's bodies and ambitions. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition when intertwined with malevolent forces."

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Never Let Go

8. Never Let Go

Horror Home Invasion Horror
5.4
20241h 41min

Overview

As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond.

Themes

"movie: never let go. genres: horror, Horror main themes: shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror, Shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror full keywords list: shapeshifting, Woods, Psychological horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of mental illness and the generational trauma that can be passed down within families. it delves into the psychological struggles of isolation and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children, Ultimately questioning the nature of reality and perception."

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Hold Your Breath

9. Hold Your Breath

Horror Thriller Drama Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.3
20241h 34min

Overview

In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.

Themes

"movie: hold your breath. genres: horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama main themes: oklahoma, Dust bowl, Paranoid, Oklahoma, Dust bowl, Paranoid full keywords list: oklahoma, Dust bowl, Paranoid, 1930s. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of grief and the fragility of mental health in the face of overwhelming loss and isolation. it examines the lengths a mother will go to protect her children, Even as her grip on reality slips away."

Available on

Hulu
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A Different Man

10. A Different Man

Comedy Drama Entertainment Industry Drama Dark Comedy
6.9
20241h 52min

Overview

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.

Themes

Deception in performance, Appearance versus identity, Obsession and instability, Artifice and vulnerability, Ethics of medical transformation, Ambition and reputation

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