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Flatliners

561. Flatliners

Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.2

20171h 51min

United States

Director: Niels Arden Oplev

Five medical students, hoping to understand the mystery of what lies beyond life, embark on a dangerous experiment. When their hearts are stopped for a short period of time, they have a near-death experience…

Themes

Deception and concealment, Guilt and accountability, Professional identity under strain, Ambition vs consequences, Peer pressure and competition, Ethical risk in experimentation

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Thelma

562. Thelma

Drama Mystery Thriller Coming-of-Age Drama Mindbender Mystery
6.9

20171h 56min

Denmark, France

Director: Joachim Trier

A college student starts to experience extreme seizures. She soon learns that the violent episodes are a symptom of inexplicable abilities.

Themes

Obsessive love, Father daughter relationship, Healing power, Psychokinesis power, Repressed sexuality, Religious guilt

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The Insult

563. The Insult

Drama Crime Legal Drama Organized Crime
7.6

20171h 52min

France, Lebanon

Director: Ziad Doueiri

After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.

Themes

Civil war memory, Refugee politics, Emotional distress premise, Legal rhetoric and bias, Freedom of thought vs hate, Public memory clashes

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Brad's Status

564. Brad's Status

Comedy Drama Relationship Drama Awkward Comedy
6.5

20171h 41min

United States

Director: Mike White

Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his college glory days. When he accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can't help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends who seemingly have more wealthy and glamorous lives. But when circumstances force him to reconnect with his former friends, Brad begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are actually more flawed than they appear.

Themes

Parental expectations, Peer influence, Social comparison, Wealth gap pressure, Midlife discontent, Identity through achievement

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mother!

565. mother!

Drama Horror Psychological Horror Relationship Drama
6.6

20172h 1min

United States

Director: Darren Aronofsky

A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.

Themes

Memory erasure ethics, Domestic pressure under secrecy, Violence and vulnerability cycles, Protective motherhood under debt, Societal blame and stigma, Perceived innocence and guilt

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Victor Crowley

566. Victor Crowley

Comedy Horror Gore Horror Dark Comedy
5.5

20171h 23min

United States

Director: Adam Green

Ten years ago, over forty people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp. Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew’s claims that local legend Victor Crowley was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy. But when a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected and Andrew must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past.

Themes

"movie: victor crowley. genres: comedy, Horror, Comedy, Horror main themes: swamp, Gore, Sequel, Swamp, Gore, Sequel full keywords list: swamp, Gore, Sequel, Murder, Slasher, Airplane crash, Shocking. concept analysis: the film delves into the psychological scars left by traumatic experiences and the struggle to confront one's past. it highlights the cyclical nature of violence and the inescapability of personal demons."

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Crooked House

567. Crooked House

Mystery Crime Thriller Whodunit Detective Mystery Crime
6.3

20171h 55min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner

A private investigator returns to a grand estate to help an old flame quietly confirm her grandfather’s death as natural, but a tainted insulin injection exposes murder and turns every eccentric relative into a suspect, forcing him to dig through their polished lies before the killer strikes again.

Themes

Secrecy and betrayal, Family deception, Poison as method, Will based legacy, Estate dynamics, Inheritance tension

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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

568. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Documentary Drama Comedy Biographical Documentary Parody
7.6

20171h 33min

United States

Director: Chris Smith

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

Themes

Authenticity vs performance, Manipulation of perception, Backstage influence on audience, Obsession with persona, Blurring self and role, Memory shaping public image

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Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars

569. Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars

Animation Action Science Fiction Military Action Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
5.5

20171h 27min

Japan, United States

Director: Shinji Aramaki

Federation trooper Johnny Rico is ordered to work with a group of new recruits on a satellite station on Mars, where giant bugs have decided to target their next attack.

Themes

"movie: starship troopers: traitor of mars. genres: animation, Action, Science fiction, Animation, Action, Science fiction main themes: space marine, Planet mars, Creature, Space marine, Planet mars, Creature full keywords list: space marine, Planet mars, Creature, Adult animation, Anime, 3d animation. concept analysis: the film explores themes of betrayal and the manipulation of truth in the pursuit of power, Illustrating how leaders can exploit crises for personal gain. it also reflects on the resilience of individuals in the face of overwhelming odds, Emphasizing the importance of unity and courage in combating tyranny."

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Good Time

570. Good Time

Crime Thriller Drama Heist Modern Noir Thriller
7.3

20171h 42min

United States

Director: Benny Safdie

By sunrise, Connie must pull his cognitively impaired brother out of Rikers before the system swallows him whole, racing through neon-soaked streets, bad deals, and worse decisions as every hour drains his cash, his options, and his grip on control.

Themes

Family loyalty under pressure, Deception as survival, Disguise and risk, Crime as survival strategy, Care system scrutiny, Underworld entanglement, Loyalty versus legality

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