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Movies with eerie vibe

Death of a Unicorn

1. Death of a Unicorn

Horror Fantasy Comedy Supernatural Fantasy Supernatural Horror
5.9
20251h 47min

Overview

A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.

Themes

Ethical boundary testing, Folk horror atmosphere, Monetizing miracle, Father-daughter estrangement, Healing power exploitation, Wealth-driven manipulation

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Companion

2. Companion

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Psychological Horror AI Sci-Fi
6.9
20251h 37min

Overview

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Deception within groups, Human android relationship, Toxic relationship dynamics, Privacy invasion by machines, Human vs machines

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Presence

3. Presence

Horror Thriller Drama Haunting Horror Family Drama
6.1
20251h 24min

Overview

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways.

Themes

Found footage aesthetics, Time nonlinearity and memory, Interracial marriage pressure, Suburban haunting and family strain, Voyeurism and observed behavior, Drugging and coercive control, Parental favoritism and conflict

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Nosferatu

4. Nosferatu

Horror Fantasy Vampire Horror
7.1
20242h 13min

Overview

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

Themes

Occult vs science, Sacrifice for others, Gendered power dynamics, Plague and isolation, Obsessive desire, Gothic atmosphere

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That Christmas

5. That Christmas

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Adventure
6.8
20241h 31min

Overview

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Duplicity via identical spaces, Fragile trust under pressure, Deception through alibis, Past crime haunting present, Unreliable testimony dynamics

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Heretic

6. Heretic

Thriller Horror Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
7.0
20241h 51min

Overview

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Religious hypocrisy, Belief as control, Indoctrination pressures, Power dynamics of faith

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Family Pack

7. Family Pack

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Action Family
5.5
20241h 35min

Overview

When an old card game comes to life, a family jumps back in time to a medieval village where they must unmask werewolves to secure their return home.

Themes

Memory and aging, Deception through performance, Hidden identities and transformation, Collective danger and unity, Family roles from play, Time travel via game

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Terrifier 3

8. Terrifier 3

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3
20242h 5min

Overview

Five years after surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and Jonathan are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. But just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare. The festive season quickly unravels as Art unleashes his twisted brand of terror, proving that no holiday is safe.

Themes

Survivor guilt and ptsd, Family peril after massacre, Holiday horror and danger, Gory violence and spectacle, Mall santa terror, Media voyeurism and sensationalism

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Woman of the Hour

9. 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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V/H/S/Beyond

10. V/H/S/Beyond

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
5.8
20241h 54min

Overview

The infinite playground of forbidden worlds and dangerous lifeforms offered by the sci-fi horror genre will lead to the biggest, maddest, bloodiest V/H/S ever.

Themes

Found footage realism, Anthology framing and fragmentation, Alien invasion anxiety, Media credibility and deception, Domestic intrusion and danger, Transformation through mutation, Media spectacle exploitation

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Apple TV
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