relentless backdrop

Movies with relentless vibe

Saw X

1. 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

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Finestkind

2. 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
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Io Capitano

3. 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

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Red Rooms

4. Red Rooms

Thriller Crime Courtroom Thriller Serial Killer Crime
7.1
20231h 58min

Overview

Kelly-Anne treats the serial killer trial like her latest obsession, camping out in court and feeding her homegrown AI with every detail, UNTIL her fantasies spill offline and she starts stalking a victim’s mother, dragging herself into a dark web of red rooms, snuff videos, and a case that refuses to stay on the screen.

Themes

Cyber surveillance and stalking, Obsession and compulsion, Online gambling economy, Voyeurism and fandom, Trial spectacle and media, Digital manipulation and control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

5. The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Horror Fantasy Vampire Horror
6.1
20231h 59min

Overview

The crew of the merchant ship Demeter attempts to survive the ocean voyage from Carpathia to London as they are stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Science vs superstition, Loss and sacrifice, Unknown threat aboard, Dread of the other, Transformation by bite

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Talk to Me

6. 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

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Justice League: Warworld

7. Justice League: Warworld

Animation Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action
5.3
20231h 30min

Overview

Until now, the Justice League has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Illusion vs reality, Unity as power under attack, Collective resistance under coercion, Deception and containment, Violence as psychological currency

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Sympathy for the Devil

8. 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

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

9. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Action Thriller Adventure Spy Action Globetrotting Adventure
7.6
20232h 44min

Overview

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the world's fate at stake and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan must consider that nothing can matter more than his mission—not even the lives of those he cares about most.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Impersonation and disguise, High-stakes pursuit, Control of cyberspace, Loyalty to mission, Alliance and betrayal

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Sound of Freedom

10. 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

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.