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Movies with relentless vibe

The Room Next Door

1. The Room Next Door

Drama Relationship Drama
6.8
20241h 46min

Overview

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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Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

2. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

Drama Action Horror Epic Action Zombie Horror
6.1
20241h 59min

Overview

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.

Themes

Trust under threat, Duty to family, Animal companionship resilience, Outbreak isolation, Scarcity pressure, Cooperation with strangers

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Woman of the Hour

3. Woman of the Hour

Crime Drama Thriller Serial Killer Crime Entertainment Industry Drama
6.6
20241h 35min

Overview

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

Available on

Netflix
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Amber Alert

4. Amber Alert

Thriller Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1
20241h 31min

Overview

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.

Themes

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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Amazon Video
Hulu
Google Play Movies
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Azrael

5. Azrael

Action Horror Thriller Epic Action Folk Horror
5.3
20241h 26min

Overview

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.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Isolation and survival, Deceptive leadership dynamics, Spectral threat and human fear, Silence as sin, Coercive ritual violence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Substance

6. The Substance

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Psychological Horror
7.2
20242h 21min

Overview

A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Themes

Identity fragmentation, Beauty standards pressure, Celebrity commodification, Youth and aging, Black market manipulation, Self-image insecurity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Flow

7. Flow

Animation Adventure Fantasy Family Family Animation
7.9
20241h 25min

Overview

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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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Afraid

8. Afraid

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Psychological Horror AI Sci-Fi
5.2
20241h 24min

Overview

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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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Rebel Ridge

9. Rebel Ridge

Crime Action Thriller One-Person Army Organized Crime
6.8
20242h 12min

Overview

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.

Themes

Economic coercion, Accountability under pressure, Institutional coverups, Police corruption in small towns, Civil forfeiture abuse, Social issues and law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
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Blink Twice

10. Blink Twice

Mystery Thriller Whodunit Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20241h 42min

Overview

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

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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