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Movies with anxious vibe

Red Rooms

1. Red Rooms

Thriller Crime Courtroom Thriller Serial Killer Crime
7.1
20231h 58min

Overview

Kelly-Anne treats the serial killer trial like her latest obsession, camping out in court and feeding her homegrown AI with every detail, UNTIL her fantasies spill offline and she starts stalking a victim’s mother, dragging herself into a dark web of red rooms, snuff videos, and a case that refuses to stay on the screen.

Themes

Cyber surveillance and stalking, Obsession and compulsion, Online gambling economy, Voyeurism and fandom, Trial spectacle and media, Digital manipulation and control

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Overview

A flying saucer lands in the backyard of an elderly suburbanite with memory problems, who forms a bond with the scared alien inside.

Themes

Alien alliance, Aging and isolation, Makeshift family dynamics, Memory loss impact, Caregiving under watch, Outsider bond and community suspicion

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The Out-Laws

3. The Out-Laws

Romance Action Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.4
20231h 35min

Overview

A straight-laced bank manager is about to marry the love of his life. When his bank is held up by infamous Ghost Bandits during his wedding week, he believes his future in-laws who just arrived in town, are the infamous Out-Laws.

Themes

"movie: the out-laws. genres: romance, Action, Comedy, Romance, Action, Comedy main themes: bank manager, Affectation, Wedding, Bank manager, Affectation, Wedding full keywords list: bank manager, Affectation, Wedding, Bank robbery, In-laws, Amused. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial relationships and the unexpected bonds that form in times of crisis. it highlights the theme of trust and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones, Even when faced with absurd circumstances."

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Netflix
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

4. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3
20231h 46min

Overview

When her family moves from New York City to New Jersey, an 11-year-old girl navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

Themes

Adolescence and belonging, Rumor-driven social pressure, Interfaith family dynamics, Parental expectations and agency, Religious identity formation, Peer groups and acceptance

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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Alice, Darling

5. Alice, Darling

Thriller Drama Romance Psychological Drama Revenge Thriller
5.6
20221h 30min

Overview

Pushed to the breaking point by Simon, her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Alice becomes an unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends while on vacation. As she rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective, she slowly starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. However, Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering, and once unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.

Themes

"movie: alice, Darling. genres: thriller, Drama, Romance, Thriller, Drama, Romance main themes: friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship, Friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship full keywords list: friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship, Vacation, Psychological abuse, Intervention, Manipulative lover, Mental health, Boyfriend girlfriend relationship, Low self esteem, Woman director, Social issues, Enduring friendship, Perspective, Breaking point, Panic attack, Abusive boyfriend, Rediscovery, Codependency, Anxiety, Independent film, Best friends, Psychological manipulation, Mental abuse, Cabin at a lake, Loss of control, Friend's birthday. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of emotional abuse and the journey towards self-empowerment. it highlights the importance of friendship and support in breaking free from toxic relationships."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Faithfully Yours

6. Faithfully Yours

Mystery Thriller Whodunit Cover-Up Thriller
5.8
20221h 36min

Overview

Using each other as alibis, two friends sneak off to indulge in secret affairs — but their elaborate web of lies unravels when one of them goes missing.

Themes

Power dynamics in relationships, Trust under suspicion, Deception through alibis, Consequences of deceit, Secrecy within marriage, Manipulation of appearances

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Netflix
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Return to Seoul

7. Return to Seoul

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20221h 59min

Overview

After an impulsive travel decision to visit friends, Freddie, 25, returns to South Korea for the first time, where she was born before being adopted and raised in France. Freddie suddenly finds herself embarking on an unexpected journey in a country she knows so little about, taking her life in new and unexpected directions.

Themes

Identity negotiation, Family reunion strain, Adoption journey tension, International adoption ripple, Searching for biological parents, Korean culture influence

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The Stranger

8. The Stranger

Thriller Crime Drama Political Thriller Police Procedural
6.6
20221h 57min

Overview

Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.

Themes

Trust under surveillance, Moral ambiguity under pressure, Hidden roles and deception, Coercive investigation practices, Unreliable confessions

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Google Play Movies
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Significant Other

9. Significant Other

Science Fiction Thriller Horror Mystery Drama
5.7
20221h 25min

Overview

Ruth and Harry decide to take a romantic backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest, but amongst the beautiful scenery, Ruth makes an unexpected discovery that sets her off on a strange, frightening new path. The couple aren't alone in the woods, and they might not be the same when they come out...if they come out.

Themes

"movie: significant other. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Drama main themes: marriage proposal, Camping, Cliff, Marriage proposal, Camping, Cliff full keywords list: marriage proposal, Camping, Cliff, Hiking, Wilderness, Forest, Alien life-form, Deer, Couple, Alien possession, Anxiety attack, Anxiety disorder, Pacific northwest. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and commitment, Juxtaposing personal relationships with the existential threat of alien invasion. it delves into themes of identity, Transformation, And the struggle against overwhelming forces beyond human understanding."

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Corsage

10. Corsage

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.5
20221h 54min

Overview

A fictional account of one year in the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. On Christmas Eve 1877, Elisabeth, once idolized for her beauty, turns 40 and is officially deemed an old woman; she starts trying to maintain her public image.

Themes

Aging beauty and public image, Marital dissatisfaction and jealousy, Quest for autonomy through body control, Rumors and reputation management, Performance pressures and public persona, Dependence on others\' gaze

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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