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Movies with gritty vibe

251. Come Away

Come Away
Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.7
20201h 34minBahamas, United Kingdom
Director: Brenda Chapman

Overview

Before Alice went to Wonderland, and before Peter became Pan, they were brother and sister. When their eldest brother dies in a tragic accident, they each seek to save their parents from their downward spirals of despair until finally they are forced to choose between home and imagination, setting the stage for their iconic journeys into Wonderland and Neverland.

Themes

"movie: come away. genres: fantasy, Adventure, Fantasy, Adventure main themes: woman director, Woman director full keywords list: woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and the loss of childhood innocence, Illustrating how imagination serves as both an escape and a coping mechanism for children facing tragedy. it highlights the importance of familial bonds and the sacrifices made in the name of love and protection."

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252. Rogue City

Rogue City
Crime Thriller Action Drama Organized Crime
6.1
20201h 56minFrance
Director: Olivier Marchal

Overview

Caught in the crosshairs of police corruption and Marseille’s warring gangs, a loyal cop must protect his squad by taking matters into his own hands.

Themes

Police corruption and undercover complicity, Organized crime influence on law enforcement, Loyalty tested under pressure, Money and payoff dynamics, Violence as tool of power, Deception and betrayal in policing

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253. Cadaver

Cadaver
Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.2
20201h 26minNorway, Sweden
Director: Jarand Herdal

Overview

In the aftermath of a nuclear disaster, a starving family find hope in a charismatic hotel owner. Lured by the prospect of a free dinner, they discover that the evening's entertainment blurs the lines between performance and reality. Will they wind up the spectators or the spectacle?

Themes

"movie: cadaver. genres: drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller main themes: hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future, Hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future full keywords list: hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future, Mother daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human desperation and the lengths one will go to for survival in a world stripped of hope. it serves as a commentary on the moral decay that can arise in extreme circumstances, Questioning the boundaries of humanity when faced with dire choices."

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254. Fatman

Fatman
Drama Thriller Action Fantasy Crime
5.9
20201h 40minUnited States, United Kingdom
Director: Eshom Nelms

Overview

A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.

Themes

"movie: fatman. genres: drama, Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Crime, Comedy, Science fiction, Drama, Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Crime, Comedy, Science fiction main themes: hitman, Holiday, Santa claus, Hitman, Holiday, Santa claus full keywords list: hitman, Holiday, Santa claus, Dark comedy, North pole, Evil child, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of neglect and the moral decay of youth in a consumer-driven society. it juxtaposes the spirit of christmas with the darker impulses of revenge and violence, Ultimately advocating for redemption and the importance of addressing negative behaviors."

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255. I'm Your Woman

I'm Your Woman
Crime Drama Organized Crime Family Drama
6.2
20202hUnited States
Director: Julia Hart

Overview

A woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey.

Themes

Protective motherhood under threat, Survival under coercive control, Crime-world intrusion into domestic space, Loyalty vs betrayal in crime, Isolation and resilience on the run, Agency within criminal networks

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256. Valley of the Dead

Valley of the Dead
Comedy Horror War Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
5.8
20201h 41minSpain
Director: Alberto de Toro

Overview

During the Spanish Civil War, sworn enemies must work together when they encounter flesh-eating zombies created in a Nazi experiment.

Themes

"movie: valley of the dead. genres: comedy, Horror, War, Comedy, Horror, War main themes: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Spain, Experiment, Nazi full keywords list: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Zombie. concept analysis: the film explores the fragility of human alliances in the face of existential threats, Illustrating how survival often necessitates cooperation between sworn enemies. it also critiques the ethical boundaries of scientific experimentation and the consequences of war, Highlighting the horrors that arise when humanity's darker impulses are unleashed."

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257. Vampires vs. the Bronx

Vampires vs. the Bronx
Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Vampire Horror
5.7
20201h 26minUnited States
Director: Oz Rodríguez

Overview

Three gutsy kids from a rapidly gentrifying Bronx neighborhood stumble upon a sinister plot to suck all the life from their beloved community.

Themes

"movie: vampires vs. the bronx. genres: comedy, Horror, Comedy, Horror main themes: vampire, Bronx, New york city, Vampire, Bronx, New york city full keywords list: vampire, Bronx, New york city. concept analysis: the film explores themes of community resilience and the fight against gentrification, Using the metaphor of vampires to represent external threats to cultural identity. it highlights the importance of solidarity and collective action in preserving one's home and heritage."

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258. 12 Hour Shift

12 Hour Shift
Comedy Crime Horror Dark Comedy Heist
5.5
20201h 28minUnited States
Director: Brea Grant

Overview

It's 1999 and over the course of one 12-hour shift at an Arkansas hospital, a junkie nurse, her scheming cousin and a group of black market organ-trading criminals start a heist that could lead to their collective demise.

Themes

"movie: 12 hour shift. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Comedy, Crime, Horror main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the moral decay and desperation that can arise from addiction and the lengths individuals will go to for survival. it serves as a critique of the healthcare system and the commodification of human life, Highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by those trapped in a cycle of addiction and crime."

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259. The Paramedic

The Paramedic
Thriller Drama Crime Revenge Thriller Tragic Drama
5.7
20201h 34minSpain
Director: Carles Torras

Overview

Unable to face his new reality in a wheelchair, Ángel develops a deadly obsession with the woman who left him and unleashes a sinister revenge plot.

Themes

"movie: the paramedic. genres: thriller, Drama, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Crime main themes: wheelchair, Trauma, Car accident, Wheelchair, Trauma, Car accident full keywords list: wheelchair, Trauma, Car accident, Bound and gagged, Paramedic, Caregiver, Gag, Captivity, Accident, Gagged, Covid-19. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of obsession and the consequences of emotional manipulation in relationships. it highlights the themes of control, Revenge, And the cyclical nature of abuse, Ultimately questioning the boundaries of love and possession."

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260. Concrete Cowboy

Concrete Cowboy
Drama Western Modern Western
6.3
20201h 51minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Ricky Staub

Overview

Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.

Themes

Estranged father, Displacement and belonging, Crime and consequence, Community resilience, Adolescent rebellion, Mentorship through riding

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