ominous backdrop

Movies with ominous vibe

Overview

When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.

Themes

Memory and trauma, Fear of the unknown, Isolation and control, Leadership coercion, Deception through legend, Tradition vs modernity

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Overview

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.

Themes

Control vs autonomy, Discrimination under threat, Minority solidarity, Anti-mutant sentiment, Intervention ethics

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Ned Kelly

3. Ned Kelly

Action Adventure Drama History Biographical History
6.4
20031h 50min

Overview

After getting threatened by Kelly's friends and family, Constable Fitzpatrick places the blame on Ned Kelly and exaggerates what happened. With the biggest ever award available, Kelly and his gang set into the wild, to remain hidden from everyone who seeks them. Even if it means having his family arrested, the members of the Kelly Gang stay hidden and plan a way to get their names cleared.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Folk hero paradox, Colonial authority vs populace, Wealth redistribution, State violence and legitimacy, Media portrayal vs public perception

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Trapped

4. Trapped

Thriller Crime Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Heist
6.1
20021h 46min

Overview

When their daughter is abducted by experienced kidnappers, the Jennings turn the tables on their seemingly fool-proof plan.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Family under duress, Grief-driven manipulation, Ransom through coercion, Asthma as leverage, Revenge through deception

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Signs

5. Signs

Drama Thriller Science Fiction Mystery Mind Game Thriller
6.8
20021h 46min

Overview

A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Faith under pressure, Fear of the unknown, Grief and renewal, Survival in isolation, Dealing with loss

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The Sum of All Fears

6. The Sum of All Fears

Thriller Action Drama Political Thriller Spy Action
6.5
20022h 4min

Overview

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Arms-trafficking networks, Nuclear threat escalation, Intelligence-driven crisis, Deception and blame, Insider influence and loyalty

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Amazon Video
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fuboTV
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Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

7. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

Action Adventure Horror Fantasy Science Fiction
7.0
20011h 45min

Overview

Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.

Themes

Family loyalty under threat, Environmental ethics under threat, Activist manipulation and risk, Duty vs revenge under crisis, Human impact on ecosystems, Scientific responsibility under pressure

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Dagon

8. Dagon

Fantasy Horror Thriller Monster Horror Supernatural Fantasy
6.2
20011h 35min

Overview

A boating accident off the coast of Spain sends Paul and his girlfriend Barbara to the decrepit fishing village of Imboca. As night falls, people start to disappear and things not quite human start to appear. Paul is pursued by the entire town. Running for his life, he uncovers Imboca's secret..they worship Dagon, a monstrous god of the sea...and Dagon's unholy offspring are on the loose...

Themes

Blood sacrifice tradition, Cult devotion and wealth, Outsider influence and transformation, Isolation and decline, Hybrid lineage fear, Religious authority and coercion

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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

9. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

Adventure Action Fantasy Science Fiction Thriller
6.4
20011h 46min

Overview

Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.

Themes

Ecology under threat, Infection as energy, Science vs authority, Survival through alliance, Sacrifice for others, Weaponization versus balance

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The Hole

10. The Hole

Crime Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Horror
6.2
20011h 42min

Overview

Four teenagers at a British private school secretly uncover and explore the depths of a sealed underground hole created decades ago as a possible bomb shelter.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Isolation and confinement, Social cliques under pressure, Jealousy and obsession, Power dynamics among peers, Survival under confinement

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SF Anytime
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