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Movies with brutal vibe

Io Capitano

1. Io Capitano

Adventure Drama Globetrotting Adventure Coming-of-Age Drama
7.6
20232h 1min

Overview

Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.

Themes

Economic precarity, Deception and exploitation, Migration pressure, Border crossing risk, Transnational dislocation, Dream versus reality

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The Equalizer 3

2. The Equalizer 3

Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Organized Crime
6.8
20231h 49min

Overview

Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.

Themes

Community resilience under threat, Vigilante justice vs law, Organized crime coercion, Illicit networks and money flows, Ethical ambiguity of vigilantism, External intervention and local response

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Talk to Me

3. Talk to Me

Horror Supernatural Horror
7.1
20231h 35min

Overview

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.

Themes

Peer pressure and boundary testing, Body horror and embodiment, Grief and unresolved trauma, Group dynamics and conformity, Digital culture and temptation, Dangerous curiosity

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Sympathy for the Devil

4. Sympathy for the Devil

Thriller Action Mindfuck Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action
5.5
20231h 30min

Overview

After being forced to drive a mysterious passenger at gunpoint, a man finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Crime and consequences, Cat and mouse dynamics, Past violence and guilt, Coercion under pressure, Parenthood under threat

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Sound of Freedom

5. Sound of Freedom

Action Drama One-Person Army Psychological Drama
7.6
20232h 11min

Overview

The story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent, who quits his job in order to devote his life to rescuing children from global sex traffickers.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Family separation and resilience, Child trafficking global reach, Legal reform after exposure, Covert rescue operations, Bureaucratic resistance vs action

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Amazon Prime Video
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Resident Evil: Death Island

6. Resident Evil: Death Island

Action Animation Science Fiction Horror Zombie Horror
5.7
20231h 31min

Overview

In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish that is killing whales in the bay. Joined by Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, they discover the trail of clues from their separate cases all converge on the same location, Alcatraz Island, where a new evil has taken residence and awaits their arrival.

Themes

Trust under threat, Collective resilience under threat, Crisis-driven power dynamics, Ethical ambiguity in science, Technological escalation, Institutional oversight failures

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Extraction 2

7. Extraction 2

Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Organized Crime
7.0
20232h 2min

Overview

Back from the brink of death, highly skilled commando Tyler Rake takes on another dangerous mission: saving the imprisoned family of a ruthless gangster.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty versus family, Protective custody consequences, Betrayal under strain, Extraction risk management, Prison riot dynamics

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

8. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

Science Fiction Adventure Action Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.0
20232h 7min

Overview

When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up with a powerful faction known as the Maximals. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, humans Noah and Elena will do whatever it takes to help the Transformers as they engage in the ultimate battle to save Earth.

Themes

Duty vs survival, Human-machine alliance, Trust under threat, Deception under pressure, Sacrifice for home, Leadership under crisis

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The Wrath of Becky

9. The Wrath of Becky

Action Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1
20231h 23min

Overview

Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, 16-year-old Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman -- a kindred spirit named Elena. However, when a violent group known as the Noble Men break into their home, attack them and take their beloved dog, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Survival under siege, Revenge motivation, Protective bonds under strain, Misogyny tension, Extremist pressure

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Fast X

10. Fast X

Action Crime Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action Organized Crime
5.7
20232h 22min

Overview

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Trust vs suspicion, Revenge and retaliation, Family under threat, High stakes risk taking, Deception and double games

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Amazon Video
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