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Movies with dreadful vibe

Never Let Go

1. 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

2. 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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Bird Box Barcelona

3. Bird Box Barcelona

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Supernatural Horror
5.3
20231h 52min

Overview

After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona. As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows.

Themes

"movie: bird box barcelona. genres: horror, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: based on novel or book, Barcelona, Spain, Blindfold, Based on novel or book, Barcelona, Spain, Blindfold full keywords list: based on novel or book, Barcelona, Spain, Blindfold, Spin off. concept analysis: the film explores the fragility of human connection in the face of overwhelming despair and the moral complexities of survival. it delves into the psychological impacts of grief and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones in a world devoid of hope."

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Netflix
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There's Something Wrong with the Children

4. There's Something Wrong with the Children

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Mindbender Mystery
5.0
20231h 32min

Overview

Margaret and Ben take a weekend trip with longtime friends Ellie and Thomas and their two young children. Eventually, Ben begins to suspect something supernatural is occurring when the kids behave strangely after disappearing into the woods overnight.

Themes

"movie: there's something wrong with the children. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the fragility of trust within friendships and the dark potential that lies within innocence. it raises questions about the nature of evil and the lengths to which one will go to protect loved ones from unseen threats."

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Amazon Video
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The Exorcism of God

5. The Exorcism of God

Horror Crime Drama Fantasy Supernatural Horror
5.3
20221h 38min

Overview

An American priest working in Mexico is considered a saint by many local parishioners. However, due to a botched exorcism, he carries a secret that’s eating him alive until he gets an opportunity to face his demon one final time.

Themes

"movie: the exorcism of god. genres: horror, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Crime, Drama, Fantasy main themes: prison, Small town, Mexico, Prison, Small town, Mexico full keywords list: prison, Small town, Mexico, Exorcism, Possession, Possessed, Exorcist, Wonder. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of guilt and redemption, Highlighting the struggle between faith and personal demons. it questions the nature of sacrifice and the consequences of one's past actions, Ultimately portraying a tragic descent into darkness."

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Silent Night

6. Silent Night

Comedy Science Fiction Horror Dark Comedy Gore Horror
5.8
20211h 32min

Overview

Nell, Simon, and their boy Art are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one thing: everyone is going to die.

Themes

"movie: silent night. genres: comedy, Science fiction, Horror, Comedy, Science fiction, Horror main themes: suicide, Holiday, Christmas party, Suicide, Holiday, Christmas party full keywords list: suicide, Holiday, Christmas party, Pill, Family dinner, End of the world, Apocalypse, Death, Christmas horror, Holiday season, Christmas, Contemplating suicide. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding life and death in the face of impending disaster, Questioning the morality of choosing death over suffering. it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal pressures on personal choices."

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V/H/S/94

7. V/H/S/94

Horror Thriller Found Footage Horror Investigation Suspense
5.6
20211h 43min

Overview

After the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police SWAT team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.

Themes

"movie: v/h/s/94. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: anthology, Vhs, Found footage, Anthology, Vhs, Found footage full keywords list: anthology, Vhs, Found footage, Analog, Horror anthology. concept analysis: the film explores the voyeuristic nature of horror and the ethical boundaries of documenting violence. it critiques the desensitization to brutality in media and the consequences of commodifying human suffering."

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Gaia

8. Gaia

Horror Fantasy Drama Folk Horror
5.6
20211h 37min

Overview

In the depths of an ancient forest, something has been growing. Something older than humanity itself, and perhaps greater too. When a park ranger discovers a man and his son living wild, she stumbles onto a secret that is about to change the world.

Themes

"movie: gaia. genres: horror, Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Fantasy, Drama main themes: canoe, Forest, Forest ranger, Canoe, Forest, Forest ranger full keywords list: canoe, Forest, Forest ranger, Assimilation, Fungus, Fungus people, Father son relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of humanity's disconnection from nature and the inherent dangers of isolation. it serves as a cautionary tale about the fragility of human existence in the face of a greater, Uncontrollable force."

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You Should Have Left

9. You Should Have Left

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
5.4
20201h 33min

Overview

In an effort to repair their relationship, a couple books a vacation in the countryside for themselves and their daughter. What starts as a perfect retreat begins to fall apart as one loses their grip on reality, and a sinister force tries to tear them apart.

Themes

"movie: you should have left. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: wales, Husband wife relationship, Countryside, Wales, Husband wife relationship, Countryside full keywords list: wales, Husband wife relationship, Countryside, Based on novel or book, Nightmare, House, Time loop, Writer, Jealous husband, Loop, Family life. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of guilt and the inescapable nature of one's past, Illustrating how unresolved trauma can haunt individuals. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of avoidance and the necessity of confronting one's demons to achieve true liberation."

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32 Malasana Street

10. 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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Amazon Video
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