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Movies with eerie vibe

The Stranger

1. The Stranger

Thriller Crime Drama Political Thriller Police Procedural
6.6
20221h 57min

Overview

Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.

Themes

Trust under surveillance, Moral ambiguity under pressure, Hidden roles and deception, Coercive investigation practices, Unreliable confessions

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Netflix
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Terrifier 2

2. Terrifier 2

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror
6.0
20222h 18min

Overview

A year after the Miles County massacre, Art the Clown is resurrected by a sinister entity. Art returns home, where he must hunt down and destroy teenage Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan on Halloween. As the body count rises, the siblings fight to stay alive while uncovering the true nature of Art's evil intent.

Themes

Halloween setting violence, Immortality as threat, Siblings under threat, Gore as spectacle, Resilience under pressure, Crowd fear dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Significant Other

3. Significant Other

Science Fiction Thriller Horror Mystery Drama
5.7
20221h 25min

Overview

Ruth and Harry decide to take a romantic backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest, but amongst the beautiful scenery, Ruth makes an unexpected discovery that sets her off on a strange, frightening new path. The couple aren't alone in the woods, and they might not be the same when they come out...if they come out.

Themes

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Amazon Video
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone

4. Mr. Harrigan's Phone

Drama Horror Mystery Coming-of-Age Drama Psychological Horror
6.0
20221h 45min

Overview

Craig, a young boy living in a small town befriends an older, reclusive billionaire, Mr. Harrigan. The two form a bond over books and an iPhone, but when the man passes away the boy discovers that not everything dead is gone.

Themes

Small town materialism, Coming of age pressure, Grief and memory, Deception and misinterpretation, Wealth versus connection, Intergenerational bonds

Available on

Netflix
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Hellraiser

5. Hellraiser

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9
20222h 1min

Overview

A young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites, a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension.

Themes

Addiction and dependence, Decadence and danger, Ritual sacrifice and control, Choice under coercion, Power through ritual artifacts, Authority and deception

Available on

Hulu
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Smile

6. Smile

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Mindbender Mystery
6.5
20221h 55min

Overview

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Appearance versus reality, Cycles of trauma, Trauma as contagion, Curse as contagion, Therapist as caregiver

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Offering

7. The Offering

Drama Horror Supernatural Horror Family Drama
5.3
20221h 33min

Overview

In the wake of a young Jewish girl’s disappearance, the son of a Hasidic funeral director returns home with his pregnant wife in hopes of reconciling with his father. Little do they know that directly beneath them in the family morgue, an ancient evil with sinister plans for the unborn child lurks inside a mysterious corpse.

Themes

Family obligation vs ambition, Deception within kinship, Ritual power vs mortal limits, Power of lineage rituals, Violence and ritual consequences, Economic strain and risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Pearl

8. Pearl

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
7.0
20221h 42min

Overview

Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions collide.

Themes

Ambition vs duty, Isolation on a farm, Religious fundamentalism pressure, Desire vs repression, Family control dynamics, Fragile mental health

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Barbarian

9. Barbarian

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Domestic Thriller
7.0
20221h 43min

Overview

In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Trauma and memory, Cycle of abuse, Survival under danger, Ostracism and stigma, Dangerous spaces

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Overview

Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Exploitation for fame, Voyeuristic spectacle, Racial issues, Power of observation, Unpredictable danger of the unknown

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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