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Movies with brutal vibe

261. American Sniper

American Sniper
War Action Modern Conflicts Military Action
7.3
20142h 13minUnited States
Director: Clint Eastwood

Overview

U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle takes his sole mission—protect his comrades—to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.

Themes

Professional detachment and violence, Reintegration into civilian life, Combat trauma and memory, Duty versus family life, Veteran care and remembrance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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262. Parasyte: Part 1

Parasyte: Part 1
Science Fiction Horror Action Drama Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
6.8
20141h 49minJapan
Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Overview

Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.

Themes

Power and manipulation, Fear of the other, Body autonomy vs invasion, Dual consciousness conflict, Survival ethics under threat, Emotional estrangement

Available on

Fandango At Home
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263. Skin Trade

Skin Trade
Thriller Action Drama Crime Martial Arts Action
5.6
20141h 36minCanada, Thailand
Director: Ekachai Uekrongtham

Overview

After his family is killed by a Serbian gangster with international interests. NYC detective Nick goes to S.E. Asia and teams up with a Thai detective to get revenge and destroy the syndicates human trafficking network.

Themes

Trafficking and exploitation, Moral ambiguity in justice, Transnational crime networks, Duty versus vengeance, Revenge and personal loss, Corruption and manipulation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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264. [REC]⁴ Apocalypse

[REC]⁴ Apocalypse
Thriller Horror Zombie Horror
5.3
20141h 35minSpain
Director: Jaume Balagueró

Overview

Ángela Vidal, the young television reporter who entered the building with the firemen, manages to make it out alive. But what the soldiers don't know is that she carries the seed of the strange infection. She is to be taken to a provisional quarantine facility, a high-security installation where she will have to stay in isolation for several days. An old oil tanker, miles off shore and surrounded by water on all sides, has been especially equipped for the quarantine.

Themes

Survival under siege, Parasite threat unknown, Science against time, Unreliable authority, Supernatural fear, Contagion under quarantine

Available on

Tubi TV
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265. John Wick

John Wick
Action Thriller One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
7.5
20141h 41minUnited States
Director: Chad Stahelski

Overview

Ex-hitman John Wick comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

Themes

Cycles of violence, Betrayal fuels duplicity, Grief drives vengeance, Bounty fuels pursuit, Isolation reinforces loyalty, Underworld code

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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266. The Taking of Deborah Logan

The Taking of Deborah Logan
Horror Mystery Psychological Horror
6.0
20141h 30minUnited States
Director: Adam Robitel

Overview

What starts as a poignant medical documentary about Deborah Logan's descent into Alzheimer's disease and her daughter's struggles as caregiver degenerates into a maddening portrayal of dementia at its most frightening, as hair-raising events begin to plague the family and crew and an unspeakable malevolence threatens to tear the very fabric of sanity from them all.

Themes

Caregiver burden, Dementia and danger, Immortality ritual, Manipulation of truth, Exploitation of vulnerability, Ethical boundaries of observation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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267. Big Driver

Big Driver
Crime Mystery Thriller TV Movie Revenge Thriller
5.6
20141h 27minUnited States
Director: Mikael Salomon

Overview

Tess Thorne, a famous writer, is determined to seek revenge on the man who brutally assaulted and raped her on a desolate New England road.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Family involvement in crime, Vigilantism and consequences, Media blame and sensationalism, Survivor agency under pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Hoopla
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268. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Drama Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama Satire
7.7
20142hUnited States
Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu

Overview

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.

Themes

Midlife crisis, Public scrutiny, Fading fame, Artistic integrity vs commercial success, Creative collaboration tension, Parental reconciliation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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269. Dark Was the Night

Dark Was the Night
Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
5.6
20141h 37minUnited States
Director: Jack Heller

Overview

An evil is unleashed in a small town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighboring woods. Isolated and threatened, a mysterious force hidden within the trees outside the small town of Maiden Woods, strikes fear in the townspeople as Sheriff Paul Shields attempts to overcome the demons of his past while protecting those that he loves.

Themes

Trauma and guilt, Fear of the unseen, Grief and responsibility, Isolation under threat, Duty and protection, Community under pressure

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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270. Son of a Gun

Son of a Gun
Action Crime Drama Thriller Prison Crime
6.4
20141h 48minAustralia, Canada
Director: Julius Avery

Overview

Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch, but protection comes at a price.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Protection dynamics in prison, Deception among criminals, Risk and reward in heists, Power hierarchies within gangs, Betrayal as leverage

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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