Movies with relentless vibe
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Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
Themes
Bereavement and memory, Terminal cancer burden, Autofiction life tensions, War correspondent ethics, Existentialism and memory, Estranged daughter bonds
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When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.
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Trust under threat, Duty to family, Animal companionship resilience, Outbreak isolation, Scarcity pressure, Cooperation with strangers
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An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game."
Themes
Media sensationalism, True crime framing, Aspiring actress vulnerability, Audience complicity, Serial killer fascination, Sexual assault violence
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A ride-share turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after it follows a car fitting the description of an AMBER Alert.
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Deception and misdirection, Amber alert effectiveness, Ride-share ethics under pressure, Family safety and reunification, Improvised pursuit decisions, Emergency response coordination
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In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to pacify an ancient evil deep within the surrounding wilderness.
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Loyalty under duress, Isolation and survival, Deceptive leadership dynamics, Spectral threat and human fear, Silence as sin, Coercive ritual violence
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A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
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Identity fragmentation, Beauty standards pressure, Celebrity commodification, Youth and aging, Black market manipulation, Self-image insecurity
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A solitary cat, displaced by a great flood, finds refuge on a boat with various species and must navigate the challenges of adapting to a transformed world together.
Themes
Survival under pressure, Collective resilience, Trust through hardship, Shared refuge on water, Inter-species cooperation, Adaptation under disaster
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Curtis Pike and his family are selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA observes the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can – and will – make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family's way.
Themes
Corporate power over labor, Deception by automation, Privacy erosion through devices, Home surveillance, Family tech dependency, Ai governance of life
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A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.
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Economic coercion, Accountability under pressure, Institutional coverups, Police corruption in small towns, Civil forfeiture abuse, Social issues and law enforcement
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When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. But despite the epic setting, beautiful people, ever-flowing champagne, and late-night dance parties, Frida can sense that there’s something sinister hiding beneath the island’s lush façade.
Themes
Abuse of power, Deception and control, Memory erasure, Gendered exploitation, Gaslighting and manipulation, Trauma and repression
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