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Newness

551. Newness

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.3

20171h 52min

Canada, United States

Director: Drake Doremus

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

Themes

Open relationship strain, Dinner party dynamics, Hookup culture pressures, Dating app culture, Open relationship jealousy

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My Friend Dahmer

552. My Friend Dahmer

History Drama Crime Biographical History Serial Killer Crime
6.2

20171h 47min

United States

Director: Marc Meyers

Jeffrey Dahmer struggles with a difficult family life as a young boy. During his teenage years he slowly transforms, edging closer to the serial killer he was to become.

Themes

Trauma and coping, Divorce impact, High school pressures, Serial killer label, Social outcast pressures, Obsession and belonging

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Acts of Vengeance

553. Acts of Vengeance

Thriller Action Drama Revenge Thriller Legal Drama
5.7

20171h 27min

United States, Bulgaria

Director: Isaac Florentine

A fast-talking lawyer transforms his body and takes a vow of silence, not to be broken until he finds out who killed his wife and daughter and has his revenge.

Themes

"movie: acts of vengeance. genres: thriller, Action, Drama, Thriller, Action, Drama main themes: homeless person, Fight, Detective, Homeless person, Fight, Detective full keywords list: homeless person, Fight, Detective, Child murder, Talent show, Revenge, Murder, Lawyer, Drinking, Underground fighting, Murder investigation, Homeless, Death of wife. concept analysis: the film explores themes of grief and the quest for justice, Highlighting the transformative power of silence and self-discipline. it delves into the moral complexities of revenge and the importance of rising above one's adversaries to find peace."

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24 Hours to Live

554. 24 Hours to Live

Action Science Fiction Thriller Mystery One-Person Army
5.8

20171h 34min

United States, South Africa

Director: Brian Smrz

An assassin seeks redemption after being given a second chance at life.

Themes

"movie: 24 hours to live. genres: action, Science fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Action, Science fiction, Thriller, Mystery main themes: assassin, Hallucination, Redemption, Assassin, Hallucination, Redemption full keywords list: assassin, Hallucination, Redemption, South africa, Reincarnation, Interpol, Flashback, Deadline, Child kidnapping. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of redemption and the moral complexities of violence, Questioning whether one can truly escape their past. it also delves into the ethical implications of technology, Particularly in the context of life and death, As travis confronts the consequences of his actions and the fleeting nature of second chances."

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The Death of Stalin

555. The Death of Stalin

Comedy Drama History Satire Political Drama
7.3

20171h 47min

Belgium, Canada

Director: Armando Iannucci

When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Power struggles within leadership, Succession pressure, Military influence in politics, Bureaucratic power play, Satirical portrayal of authoritarian governance

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Loving Pablo

556. Loving Pablo

Crime Drama Narcotics Crime Political Drama
6.4

20172h 3min

Bulgaria, Spain

Director: Fernando León de Aranoa

The film chronicles the rise and fall of the world's most feared drug lord Pablo Escobar and his volatile love affair with Colombia's most famous journalist Virginia Vallejo throughout a reign of terror that tore a country apart.

Themes

Rise and fall dynamics, Ambiguous loyalties, Illicit power and media, Romantic loyalty under danger, Public life vs crime, Terror-induced upheaval

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Cult of Chucky

557. Cult of Chucky

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.3

20171h 31min

Canada, United States

Director: Don Mancini

Confined to an asylum for the criminally insane for the past four years, Nica is wrongly convinced that she, not Chucky, murdered her entire family... until a string of grisly deaths occur after her psychiatrist introduces a new group therapy tool -- a "Good Guy" doll.

Themes

Isolation amplifies fear, Multiplicity of self, Mental institution, Voodoo possession, Group therapy manipulation, Trauma shaping identity

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Cargo

558. Cargo

Drama Thriller Horror Survival Thriller Slasher Horror
6.3

20171h 45min

Australia, United Kingdom

Director: Ben Howling

After being infected in the wake of a violent pandemic and with only 48 hours to live, a father struggles to find a new home for his baby daughter.

Themes

Survival under apocalypse, Trust versus control, Family duty under threat, Shelter ethics, Cultural resilience, Community rebuilding

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Sniper: Ultimate Kill

559. Sniper: Ultimate Kill

Action Military Action
5.6

20171h 33min

United States

Director: Claudio Fäh

For the first time, Brandon Beckett, Richard Miller and Sgt. Thomas Beckett join forces in Colombia to take down a brutal drug cartel. When a deadly sniper with advanced, never-before-seen weaponry targets local Special Agent Kate Estrada, our elite team is in for the ultimate battle in this explosive, game-changing action thriller.

Themes

"movie: sniper: ultimate kill. genres: action, Action main themes: sniper, Agent, Sniper, Agent full keywords list: sniper, Agent. concept analysis: the film explores the moral complexities of justice and the lengths individuals will go to protect their loved ones and uphold their values. it also highlights the personal sacrifices made in the fight against organized crime, Questioning the true cost of heroism."

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Super Dark Times

560. Super Dark Times

Drama Thriller Cover-Up Thriller Coming-of-Age Drama
6.6

20171h 43min

United States

Director: Kevin Phillips

Teenagers Zach and Josh have been best friends their whole lives, but when a gruesome accident leads to a cover-up, the secret drives a wedge between them and propels them down a rabbit hole of escalating paranoia and violence.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Violence and aftermath, Coming of age pressure, Secrecy and deception, Peer influence and risk, Suburban paranoia

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