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The Front Runner

461. The Front Runner

Drama History Historical Drama Political History
6.1

20181h 53min

United States, Canada

Director: Jason Reitman

Overview

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Leadership under pressure, Political scandal, Political ambition vs personal cost, Private life vs public life, Public perception and accountability

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The Other Side of the Wind

462. The Other Side of the Wind

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
6.7

20182h 2min

France, Iran

Director: Orson Welles

Overview

Surrounded by fans and sceptics, grizzled director J.J. "Jake" Hannaford returns from years abroad in Europe to a changed Hollywood, where he attempts to make his innovative comeback film. This film was started in 1970 by Orson Welles but never completed during his lifetime.

Themes

Artistic isolation, Film within film, Comeback under scrutiny, Creative control under pressure, Satire of hollywood, Parody of arthouse cinema

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Suspiria

463. Suspiria

Horror Mystery Drama Psychological Horror Mindbender Mystery
6.7

20182h 32min

Italy, United States

Director: Luca Guadagnino

Overview

A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up.

Themes

Ritual power dynamics, Art as spiritual battleground, Institutional secrecy and control, Female agency vs manipulation, Occult influence within institutions, Trauma under performance culture

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He's Out There

464. He's Out There

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Survival Thriller
5.3

20181h 29min

United States

Director: Dennis Iliadis

Overview

On vacation at a remote lake house, a mother and her two young daughters must fight for survival after falling into a terrifying and bizarre nightmare conceived by a psychopath.

Themes

"movie: he's out there. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: daughter, Mother, Island, Daughter, Mother, Island full keywords list: daughter, Mother, Island, Darkness, Psychopath, Vacation, Woods, Survival, Cabin, Remote island, Lake house, Mother daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film delves into the primal instincts of motherhood and the lengths a parent will go to protect their children from unseen dangers. it also examines the psychological impact of trauma and the haunting presence of past horrors that can resurface in the most vulnerable moments."

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Bohemian Rhapsody

465. Bohemian Rhapsody

Music Drama Music Biopic Entertainment Industry Drama
7.9

20182h 15min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Bryan Singer

Overview

Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet – finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess.

Themes

Loyalty vs ambition, Creative ambition under constraint, Fame under pressure, Public image vs authenticity, Media scrutiny and rumor, Sexual identity conflict

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Hunter Killer

466. Hunter Killer

Action Adventure Thriller Military Action Political Thriller
6.6

20182h 1min

France, United States

Director: Donovan Marsh

Overview

Captain Glass of the USS Arkansas discovers that a coup d'état is taking place in Russia, so he and his crew join an elite group working on the ground to prevent a war.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Trust across loyalties, Military coup dynamics, War avoidance tension, Political conspiracy, Covert operations under threat

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Look Away

467. Look Away

Horror Thriller Fantasy Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.8

20181h 43min

Canada

Director: Assaf Bernstein

Overview

A timid and socially alienated 17-year-old high school student's life is turned upside down when she switches places with her sinister mirror image.

Themes

"movie: look away. genres: horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the psychological impact of societal expectations on self-worth. it delves into the consequences of familial neglect and the dark side of seeking validation through external appearances."

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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

468. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Comedy Fantasy Horror Family Supernatural Horror
5.6

20181h 30min

United States

Director: Ari Sandel

Overview

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

Themes

"movie: goosebumps 2: haunted halloween. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family main themes: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book full keywords list: halloween, Sequel, Based on children's book, Glasses, Horror for children, Ventriloquist's dummy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of friendship and courage in the face of adversity, Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and family bonds. it also reflects on the consequences of curiosity and the power of storytelling, As characters navigate the challenges posed by their own creations."

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First Man

469. First Man

History Drama Biographical History Historical Drama
7.3

20182h 21min

United States

Director: Damien Chazelle

Overview

A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Themes

Risk management under pressure, Grief-driven perseverance, Duty over personal life, Professional loyalty and sacrifice, Obsession with the mission, Public scrutiny vs private life

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Cam

470. Cam

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Unreliable Perspective Mystery
5.9

20181h 35min

United States

Director: Daniel Goldhaber

Overview

A young camgirl discovers that she’s inexplicably been replaced on her site with an exact replica of herself.

Themes

"movie: cam. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: doppelgänger, Social media, Sex worker, Doppelgänger, Social media, Sex worker full keywords list: doppelgänger, Social media, Sex worker, Cam girl, Cam, Sexual competition. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of identity in the digital age and the psychological toll of online personas. it raises questions about authenticity, Control, And the consequences of technology on personal relationships."