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Movies with isolated vibe

Extinction

1. Extinction

Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller Epic Action
5.8
20181h 36min

Overview

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

Themes

"movie: extinction. genres: action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien, Space, Mechanic full keywords list: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien invasion, Spaceship, Cautionary, Bold, Foreboding. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the consequences of technological oppression, Questioning what it means to be human in a world where artificial beings possess emotions and memories. it delves into the potential for reconciliation between humans and synthetics, Highlighting the struggle for acceptance and understanding in the face of fear and prejudice."

Available on

Netflix
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Happy as Lazzaro

2. Happy as Lazzaro

Drama Fantasy Coming-of-Age Drama Low Fantasy
7.5
20182h 8min

Overview

Purehearted teen Lazzaro is content living as a sharecropper in rural Italy, but an unlikely friendship with the marquise’s son will change his world.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Economic exploitation, Rural feudalism, Displacement and resilience, Debt bondage

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Hagazussa

3. Hagazussa

Horror Drama Fantasy Folk Horror Historical Drama
5.8
20181h 42min

Overview

In the 15th century, a young goatherd living alone in a mountain hut feels a dark presence in the woods.

Themes

"movie: hagazussa. genres: horror, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Drama, Fantasy main themes: witch, Mushroom, Superstition, Witch, Mushroom, Superstition full keywords list: witch, Mushroom, Superstition, Paranoia, Europe, Woods, Rural area, Curse, Alps mountains, Folk horror, 15th century, Suspenseful, Ambiguous. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of isolation and the psychological toll of societal rejection, Illustrating how fear and superstition can lead to violence and tragedy. it serves as a commentary on the destructive nature of loneliness and the haunting legacy of trauma."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Beast

4. Beast

Mystery Crime Drama Whodunit Serial Killer Crime
6.8
20181h 47min

Overview

A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.

Themes

Serial killer dynamics, Moral ambiguity, Suspicion and deception, Beach memory, Island isolation and control, Birthday pressure, Ambivalence and belonging

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Cured

5. The Cured

Horror Drama Science Fiction Zombie Horror Psychological Drama
5.6
20171h 35min

Overview

What happens when the undead return to life? In a world ravaged for years by a virus that turns the infected into zombie-like cannibals, a cure is at last found and the wrenching process of reintegrating the survivors back into society begins.

Themes

"movie: the cured. genres: horror, Drama, Science fiction, Horror, Drama, Science fiction main themes: infection, Flashback, Zombie, Infection, Flashback, Zombie full keywords list: infection, Flashback, Zombie, Disease, Military, Cure, Pack. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of redemption and societal reintegration in the face of trauma and stigma. it raises ethical questions about the treatment of those deemed dangerous and the moral implications of survival in a post-apocalyptic world."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Girl in the Fog

6. The Girl in the Fog

Mystery Thriller Crime Investigation Mystery Investigation Suspense
6.8
20172h 8min

Overview

A gripping and chilling thriller that brings us to a hazy mountain village where an enigmatic detective is investigating the sudden disappearance of fifteen-year-old girl.

Themes

Community pressure, Media attention, Family involvement, Resource escalation, Procedural discipline, Timeline reconstruction

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

After finding an ad online for “video work,” Sara, a video artist whose primary focus is creating intimacy with lonely men, thinks she may have found the subject of her dreams. She drives to a remote house in the forest and meets a man claiming to be a serial killer. Unable to resist the chance to create a truly shocking piece of art, she agrees to spend the day with him. However, as the day goes on, she discovers she may have dug herself into a hole from which she can’t escape.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power dynamics and control, Voyeurism and consent, Ethics of documentary, Remote isolation danger, Media exploitation

Available on

Netflix
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Gerald's Game

8. Gerald's Game

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.5
20171h 44min

Overview

When her husband's sex game goes wrong, Jessie (who is handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house) faces warped visions, dark secrets and a dire choice.

Themes

Power dynamics in intimate spaces, Abuse and agency tension, Memory reframing self-perception, Trauma memory shaping identity, Isolation and survival under pressure, Survivor empowerment after trauma

Available on

Netflix
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Buster's Mal Heart

9. Buster's Mal Heart

Mystery Drama Unreliable Perspective Mystery Psychological Drama
6.1
20171h 36min

Overview

An eccentric mountain man on the run from the local sheriff recalls the mysterious events that brought him to his present fugitive state.

Themes

Perception vs reality, Isolation and survival, Paranoia toward authorities, Pursuit on the run, Memory vs present, Family ties and abandonment

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Phoenix Forgotten

10. Phoenix Forgotten

Horror Mystery Science Fiction Alien Horror Investigation Mystery
5.4
20171h 27min

Overview

Twenty years after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.

Themes

"movie: phoenix forgotten. genres: horror, Mystery, Science fiction, Horror, Mystery, Science fiction main themes: alien, Found footage, Aliens, Alien, Found footage, Aliens full keywords list: alien, Found footage, Aliens, Pseudo-documentary. concept analysis: the film explores the profound impact of unresolved grief and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth behind loss. it raises questions about belief in the extraordinary and the potential for government deception in the face of inexplicable phenomena."

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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