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Movies with bleak vibe

Fatale

361. Fatale

Drama Thriller Erotic Thriller Relationship Drama
5.5

20201h 42min

United States

Director: Deon Taylor

Overview

After a wild one-night stand, successful sports agent Derrick Tyler watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he discovers the sexy and mysterious woman he risked everything for is determined police detective Valerie Quinlan who entangles him in her latest investigation. As he desperately tries to put the pieces together, he falls deeper into her trap, risking his family, his career, and even his life.

Themes

"movie: fatale. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: california, Husband wife relationship, Married couple, California, Husband wife relationship, Married couple full keywords list: california, Husband wife relationship, Married couple, Investigation, One-night stand, Ex husband, Murder, Betrayal, Best friend, Las vegas, Home invasion, Cat and mouse, Female detective, Cousin relationship, Business partner, Married man, Deadly game, Lies, Manipulative woman, Marital strife, Black cinema, Business owner, Contentious relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of infidelity and the consequences of betrayal, Illustrating how personal choices can lead to tragic outcomes. it also delves into themes of manipulation and the lengths one will go to reclaim lost power and control."

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The Mole Agent

362. The Mole Agent

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.5

20201h 30min

Chile, Germany

Director: Maite Alberdi

Overview

When a daughter becomes concerned about her mother's well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a new resident—and a mole inside the home, who struggles to balance his assignment with becoming increasingly involved in the lives of several residents.

Themes

Aging care dynamics, Loneliness in elder care, Family absence in care, Undercover observation in care, Caregiver accountability tensions, Resident autonomy vs oversight, Ethical ambiguity in care

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The Midnight Sky

363. The Midnight Sky

Science Fiction Drama Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
5.7

20201h 58min

United States

Director: George Clooney

Overview

A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.

Themes

"movie: the midnight sky. genres: science fiction, Drama, Science fiction, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation, Based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation full keywords list: based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation, Space travel, Arctic polar circle region, End of the world, Cancer, Astronaut, Space exploration, Space adventure, Spacewalk, 2040s, Space walk. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the human desire for connection amidst catastrophic circumstances. it delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the quest for redemption in the face of impending doom."

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Uncle Frank

364. Uncle Frank

Drama TV Movie Family Drama Family TV Movie
7.3

20201h 35min

United States

Director: Alan Ball

Overview

In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.

Themes

Road trip dynamics, Family pressure, Homophobia dynamics, Alcoholism coping, Grief memory, Gay muslim stigma

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Amazon Prime Video
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The Call

365. The Call

Thriller Mystery Science Fiction Mind Game Thriller Time Travel Sci-Fi
7.1

20201h 52min

South Korea

Director: Lee Chung-hyun

Overview

Connected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a caller puts a woman’s past — and life — on the line to change her own fate.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Survival through cooperation, Labor exploitation, Leadership dynamics, Trust and hierarchy

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Netflix
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Sound of Metal

366. Sound of Metal

Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical
7.7

20202h 1min

United States

Director: Darius Marder

Overview

Metal drummer Ruben begins to lose his hearing. When a doctor tells him his condition will worsen, he thinks his career and life is over. His girlfriend Lou checks the former addict into a rehab for the deaf hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adapt to his new life. After being welcomed and accepted just as he is, Ruben must choose between his new normal and the life he once knew.

Themes

Deaf identity, Sobriety and recovery, Community belonging, Disrupted sound perception, Sign language learning, Rehab shelter dynamics

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Amazon Prime Video
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Run

367. Run

Thriller Horror Drama Domestic Thriller Psychological Horror
6.7

20201h 30min

United States

Director: Aneesh Chaganty

Overview

Chloe, a teenager who is confined to a wheelchair, is homeschooled by her mother, Diane. Chloe soon becomes suspicious of her mother and begins to suspect that she may be harboring a dark secret.

Themes

Disability and resilience, Isolation and containment, Caregiver deception, Protective manipulation, Hidden past trauma

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Riders of Justice

368. Riders of Justice

Action Comedy Drama Thriller One-Person Army
7.5

20201h 56min

Denmark, Sweden

Director: Anders Thomas Jensen

Overview

Markus returns home to care for his daughter when his wife dies in a tragic train accident. However, when a survivor of the wreck surfaces and claims foul play, Markus suspects his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Revenge and restraint, Family bonds under crisis, Grief and duty, Calculation and consequence, Trauma and coping resistance

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Monsters of Man

369. Monsters of Man

Science Fiction Action AI Sci-Fi Military Action
5.4

20202h 12min

Australia

Director: Mark Toia

Overview

A robotics company vying to win a lucrative military contract team up with a corrupt CIA agent to conduct an illegal live field test. They deploy four weaponized prototype robots into a suspected drug manufacturing camp in the Golden Triangle, assuming they'd be killing drug runners that no one would miss. Six doctors on a humanitarian mission witness the brutal slaughter and become prime targets.

Themes

"movie: monsters of man. genres: science fiction, Action, Science fiction, Action main themes: killer robot, Killer robot full keywords list: killer robot. concept analysis: the film serves as a cautionary tale about the ethical implications of technology in warfare and the potential for dehumanization in the pursuit of profit. it challenges viewers to consider the moral responsibilities that come with creating autonomous machines capable of violence."

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Hillbilly Elegy

370. Hillbilly Elegy

Drama Family Drama
6.7

20201h 57min

United States

Director: Ron Howard

Overview

An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.

Themes

Class inequality, Intergenerational trauma, Economic mobility, Substance abuse burden, Family loyalty vs dysfunction, Single motherhood

Available on

Netflix
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