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Movies with brutal vibe

Monkey Man

1. Monkey Man

Action Thriller One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
6.8
20242h 1min

Overview

Kid is an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

Themes

Class inequality, Organized crime networks, Exploitation of marginalized, Trauma driven revenge, Infiltration of elites, Corruption of power

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Love Lies Bleeding

2. Love Lies Bleeding

Crime Romance Thriller Drama Organized Crime
6.6
20241h 44min

Overview

Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Ambition and danger, Abusive intimate dynamics, Crime family coercion, Steroid fueled escalation, Federal investigation pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Beekeeper

3. The Beekeeper

Action Crime Thriller One-Person Army Organized Crime
6.3
20241h 46min

Overview

One man's campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.

Themes

Clandestine networks above government, Revenge escalation, Phishing scams, Neutrality under pressure, Electoral manipulation, Call-center fraud

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Thanksgiving

4. Thanksgiving

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.2
20231h 46min

Overview

After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan.

Themes

Trust in authority, Surveillance and exposure, Disguise and deception, Revenge-driven violence, Holiday consumerism, Mob psychology

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Godzilla Minus One

5. Godzilla Minus One

Science Fiction Horror Action Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Monster Horror
7.7
20232h 4min

Overview

In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.

Themes

Found family, Survivor guilt, Collective sacrifice, Government inaction, Postwar resilience, Duty versus action, Nuclear-age threat

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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In the Land of Saints and Sinners

6. In the Land of Saints and Sinners

Action Thriller Crime Revenge Thriller Organized Crime
6.4
20231h 46min

Overview

In a remote Irish village, a damaged Finbar is forced to fight for redemption after a lifetime of sins, but what price is he willing to pay? In the land of saints and sinners, some sins can't be buried.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under threat, Cycles of violence, Moral ambiguity under pressure, Trauma of conflict, Vigilantism versus law

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Promised Land

7. The Promised Land

Action Drama History Historical Drama Epic Action
7.7
20232h 7min

Overview

Denmark, 1755. Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to conquer a Danish heath reputed to be uncultivable, with an impossible goal: to establish a colony in the name of the king, in exchange for a royal title. A single-minded ambition that the ruthless lord of the region will relentlessly seek to put down. Kahlen's fate hangs in the balance: will his endevours bring him wealth and honour, or cost him his life...?

Themes

Labor exploitation, Land ownership conflict, Colonial ambition, Legal bans and enforcement, Upheaval of settlers, Betrayal and power shifts

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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When Evil Lurks

8. When Evil Lurks

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
6.9
20231h 40min

Overview

Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.

Themes

Rural isolation and fear, Possession as contagion, Failed authority response, Family cohesion under threat, Ritual as control attempt, Violence as boundary rupture

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Saw X

9. Saw X

Horror Mystery Gore Horror Whodunit
6.6
20231h 58min

Overview

Between the events of 'Saw' and 'Saw II', a sick and desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer, only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.

Themes

Trust under threat, Survival under coercion, Fraudulent medical procedure, Con artist exploitation, Victim vulnerability exploited, Ethical boundaries blurred

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Finestkind

10. Finestkind

Crime Drama Thriller Organized Crime Family Drama
6.1
20232h 6min

Overview

Two brothers from opposite sides of the tracks are reunited as adults. Desperate circumstances force them into a deal with an organized crime syndicate in Boston, and a young woman gets caught in the middle.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Class pressure and crime, Brotherly loyalty vs crime, Illicit trade risk, Law enforcement consequences, Family illness and obligation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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