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161. Breaking

Breaking
Crime Drama Thriller Heist Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3
20221h 43minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Abi Damaris Corbin

Overview

Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.

Themes

Accountability and oversight, Crisis negotiation dynamics, Veteran financial precarity, Bureaucratic neglect, Media attention dynamics, Law enforcement response ambiguity

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162. Samaritan

Samaritan
Science Fiction Crime Action Superhero Action Organized Crime
5.7
20221h 42minUnited States
Director: Julius Avery

Overview

Thirteen year old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysteriously reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually the legendary vigilante Samaritan, who was reported dead 25 years ago. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to coax his neighbor out of hiding to save the city from ruin.

Themes

"movie: samaritan. genres: science fiction, Crime, Action, Science fiction, Crime, Action main themes: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Chaos, Superhero, Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Chaos, Superhero full keywords list: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Chaos, Superhero, Street riots, Old man, Young boy, Neighbor, Poverty, Single mother, Twins, Super power, Unemployment, Sledgehammer, Hatred, Crime gone awry, Super strength, Dead father, Criminal gang, Epic battle, Young heroes, Curious, Good versus evil. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of redemption and the complexity of human nature, Illustrating that good and evil coexist within everyone. it highlights the struggle between personal choices and societal pressures, Emphasizing the importance of making the right decisions in a chaotic world."

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163. The Invitation

The Invitation
Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.3
20221h 45minUnited States
Director: Jessica M. Thompson

Overview

After the death of her mother, Evie is approached by an unknown cousin who invites her to a lavish wedding in the English countryside. Soon, she realizes a gothic conspiracy is afoot and must fight for survival as she uncovers twisted secrets in her family’s history.

Themes

"movie: the invitation. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: suicide, Countryside, Vampire, Suicide, Countryside, Vampire full keywords list: suicide, Countryside, Vampire, Marriage, Mansion, Caterer, Drinking blood, Ceramics, Dracula. concept analysis: the film explores themes of familial legacy and the hidden darkness within one's heritage. it delves into the struggle for autonomy and survival against oppressive forces, Both familial and supernatural."

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164. Secret Headquarters

Secret Headquarters
Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Family
5.3
20221h 44minUnited States
Director: Henry Joost

Overview

While hanging out after school, Charlie and his friends discover the headquarters of the world’s most powerful superhero hidden beneath his home. When villains attack, they must team up to defend the headquarters and save the world.

Themes

"movie: secret headquarters. genres: action, Adventure, Comedy, Science fiction, Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science fiction, Family main themes: secret identity, Superhero, Group of friends, Secret identity, Superhero, Group of friends full keywords list: secret identity, Superhero, Group of friends, Alien technology, Father son relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial relationships and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of greatness. it highlights the importance of teamwork and the bonds formed through shared challenges, Ultimately emphasizing that true heroism lies in balancing personal responsibilities with the call to serve others."

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165. Beast

Beast
Thriller Action Horror Adventure Survival Thriller
5.6
20221h 32minIceland, United States
Director: Baltasar Kormákur

Overview

A recently widowed man and his two teenage daughters travel to a game reserve in South Africa. However, their journey of healing soon turns into a fight for survival when a bloodthirsty lion starts to stalk them.

Themes

"movie: beast. genres: thriller, Action, Horror, Adventure, Thriller, Action, Horror, Adventure main themes: wild animal, Wild animal full keywords list: wild animal. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and survival, Illustrating how trauma can both fracture and strengthen familial bonds. it presents a poignant reflection on the struggle between fear and love, Emphasizing the necessity of facing one's demons to heal."

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166. Carter

Carter
Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Survival Thriller
5.1
20222h 12minSouth Korea
Director: Jung Byung-gil

Overview

Carter, who awakens two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has already devastated US and North Korea. He who has no recollections of his past finds a mysterious device in his head, and a lethal bomb in his mouth. A voice in his ears gives him orders to avoid getting killed and he's thrown into a mysterious operation while the CIA and North Korean coup chase him close.

Themes

"movie: carter. genres: action, Thriller, Crime, Action, Thriller, Crime main themes: central intelligence agency (cia), Amnesia, Double cross, Central intelligence agency (cia), Amnesia, Double cross full keywords list: central intelligence agency (cia), Amnesia, Double cross, Agent, Gun violence, Virus, South korea, Inter-korean relations, Dark fiction, Psychological manipulation. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming chaos, As carter grapples with his lost memories and the moral complexities of his mission. it raises questions about loyalty, The cost of survival, And the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones amidst a backdrop of societal collapse."

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167. Prey

Prey
Thriller Action Science Fiction Epic Action Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.1
20221h 40minUnited States
Director: Dan Trachtenberg

Overview

When danger threatens her camp, the fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior Naru sets out to protect her people. But the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal.

Themes

Survival under threat, Gendered expectations, Leadership legitimacy, Indigenous resilience, Alien life-form dynamics, Bear attack consequences

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168. Purple Hearts

Purple Hearts
Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20222h 2minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum

Overview

An aspiring musician agrees to a marriage of convenience with a soon-to-deploy Marine, but a tragedy soon turns their fake relationship all too real.

Themes

Economic precarity, Trust under strain, Marriage of convenience, Illness and care, Duty and debt, Military life pressure

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Netflix
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169. Resurrection

Resurrection
Drama Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Psychological Drama
5.9
20221h 44minUnited States
Director: Andrew Semans

Overview

A woman's carefully constructed life is upended when an unwelcome shadow from her past returns, forcing her to confront the monster she's evaded for two decades.

Themes

"movie: resurrection. genres: drama, Horror, Mystery, Drama, Horror, Mystery main themes: hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker, Hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker full keywords list: hotel, Mental breakdown, Stalker, Pharmaceutical industry, Sociopath, Police officer, Teenage daughter, Abusive relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the enduring effects of trauma and the complexities of maternal instincts in the face of past abuse. it delves into the psychological struggles of a woman forced to confront her darkest fears and the lengths she will go to protect her child."

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170. The Night of the 12th

The Night of the 12th
Crime Mystery Drama Serial Killer Crime Investigation Mystery
7.0
20221h 54minBelgium, France
Director: Dominik Moll

Overview

In the quiet Grenoble night, Clara’s walk home from a friend’s house feels like a fragile extension of their laughter, a fleeting, precious echo of youth under streetlamps. But when a masked figure steps from the dark, calls her by name, and strikes a match, Captain Vivès inherits a bittersweet mystery that will slowly burn through his life and his squad’s illusions.

Themes

Institutional scrutiny, Unresolved case pressure, Private life intrusion, Misogyny in crime, Gendered violence consequences, Fragmented investigations

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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