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Movies with eerie vibe

The Water Horse

351. The Water Horse

Family Adventure Fantasy Maritime Adventure Mythological Fantasy
6.4

20071h 52min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Jay Russell

A lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.

Themes

Wartime disruption, Protective bonds in crisis, Coming-of-age under pressure, Guardianship and isolation, Resilience through uncertainty, Coexistence with mythic presence

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

352. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Drama Horror Psychological Horror Tragic Drama
7.3

20071h 56min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Tim Burton

The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Revenge motive, Power abuse, Social injustice, Corrupt authority, Cannibalism via pies

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Trick 'r Treat

353. Trick 'r Treat

Horror Comedy Slasher Horror Dark Comedy
6.7

20071h 22min

United States

Director: Michael Dougherty

Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited guest.

Themes

Tradition vs rebellion, Ritual enforcement pressure, Deception and pranks, Mob cruelty and retaliation, Fear of the supernatural, Transformation and violence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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1408

354. 1408

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Locked-Room Mystery
6.8

20071h 44min

United States

Director: Mikael Håfström

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

Themes

Memory and trauma, Isolation and confinement, Memory as catalyst, Skepticism vs belief, Reality vs perception, Haunted space as trial

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Inside

355. Inside

Horror Home Invasion Horror
6.7

20071h 23min

France

Director: Julien Maury

Scarred for life after a harrowing near-death experience, emotionally fragile mother-to-be Sarah is still struggling to come to terms with her loss. Overcome with silent grief, Sarah now seeks solace in work; however, she is on a collision course with sheer terror when a knock at the door in the dead of night chills her bones to the marrow. Now, the raven-haired, late-night visitor in black wants something precious from Sarah, and will stop at nothing to get it.

Themes

Pregnant vulnerability, Home invasion threat, Identity deception, Stalking and surveillance, Trauma and grief processing, Maternal replacement anxiety

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

356. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Adventure Fantasy Action Maritime Adventure Swashbuckling Fantasy
7.1

20072h 49min

United States

Director: Gore Verbinski

Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann join forces with the revived Captain Barbossa to free Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' locker. The group must navigate dangerous waters, confront many foes and, ultimately, choose sides in a battle wherein piracy itself hangs in the balance.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Alliance through bargaining, Leadership by consensus, Betrayal and deception, Risk and mutiny dynamics, Mythic power vs mortal rule

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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28 Weeks Later

357. 28 Weeks Later

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
6.8

20071h 40min

United Kingdom, Spain

Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Survival under siege, Ethical quarantine dilemmas, Outbreak management, Chaos and moral breakdown

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Alone

358. Alone

Horror Mystery Drama Haunting Horror Mystic Mystery
6.4

20071h 30min

Thailand

Director: Parkpoom Wongpoom

When Pim and Ploy, twins conjoined at the stomach, are separated, the operation leaves Pim the surviving sister, haunted by Ploy's vengeful ghost.

Themes

Jealousy between twins, Haunting and memory, Identity and impersonation, Guilt and self-blame, Deception within relationships, Family separation trauma

Available on

Apple TV
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Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

359. Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Anime Supernatural Fantasy
7.1

20061h 27min

Japan

Director: Noriyuki Abe

In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to find out what's going on.

Themes

Unidentifiable spirits threat, Shounen resilience under pressure, Adventure amid unknown threats, Supernatural tension across realms, Memory fragmentation and belonging, Anime style memory dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Inland Empire

360. Inland Empire

Horror Thriller Mystery Drama Fantasy
6.8

20063h

United States, France

Director: David Lynch

When actress Nikki Grace gets the lead role in a cursed film, her world becomes more and more surreal, blending realities and ideas of infidelity, reincarnation, and supernatural forces.

Themes

Parallel realities and duplicity, Infidelity and professional risk, Curse and creative ambition, Doppelgänger and identity fragmentation, Deception within production, Surreal cinema as pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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