tragic backdrop

Movies with tragic vibe

171. The Little Stranger

The Little Stranger
Mystery Horror Psychological Horror Mystic Mystery
5.5
20181h 51minIreland, United Kingdom
Director: Lenny Abrahamson

Overview

In a dusty post-war summer in rural Warwickshire, a doctor is called to a patient at lonely Hundreds Hall. Home to the Ayres family for over two centuries, the Georgian house is now in decline. But are the Ayreses haunted by something more sinister than a dying way of life?

Themes

"movie: the little stranger. genres: mystery, Horror, Mystery, Horror main themes: based on novel or book, Based on novel or book full keywords list: based on novel or book. concept analysis: the film explores the haunting nature of unresolved trauma and the inescapability of the past. it delves into the psychological impacts of grief and loss, Suggesting that the emotional scars of history can manifest in both the living and the dead."

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172. What Keeps You Alive

What Keeps You Alive
Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7
20181h 39minCanada
Director: Colin Minihan

Overview

Majestic mountains, a still lake and venomous betrayals engulf a married couple attempting to celebrate their first anniversary.

Themes

"movie: what keeps you alive. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: canada, Lake, Psychopath, Canada, Lake, Psychopath full keywords list: canada, Lake, Psychopath, Married couple, Murder, Cottage, Wedding anniversary, Psychotic, Rowboat. concept analysis: the film explores the dark undercurrents of trust and betrayal within intimate relationships, Revealing how love can mask deep-seated psychopathy. it serves as a chilling reminder of the potential for violence that can lurk beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic partnerships."

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173. The Bouncer

The Bouncer
Action Drama Thriller One-Person Army Family Drama
5.9
20181h 24minBelgium, France
Director: Julien Leclercq

Overview

A tough nightclub bouncer struggling to raise his 8-year-old daughter is forced to go undercover after an unfortunate event.

Themes

"movie: the bouncer. genres: action, Drama, Thriller, Action, Drama, Thriller main themes: undercover, Bodyguard, Nightclub, Undercover, Bodyguard, Nightclub full keywords list: undercover, Bodyguard, Nightclub, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium, Bouncer, Co-workers relationship, Widower, Father daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of a father's love and the moral complexities of survival in a corrupt world. it delves into themes of sacrifice, Betrayal, And the lengths one will go to protect family amidst chaos."

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174. Elizabeth Harvest

Elizabeth Harvest
Science Fiction Thriller Horror Mystery Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.8
20181h 45minUnited States
Director: Sebastian Gutierrez

Overview

The newly married Elizabeth arrives with her new husband, the scientist Henry, at a magnificent house. He tells her that she can do there anything she pleases, except to enter a certain closed room.

Themes

"movie: elizabeth harvest. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Mystery main themes: husband wife relationship, Cloning, Scientist, Husband wife relationship, Cloning, Scientist full keywords list: husband wife relationship, Cloning, Scientist, Newlywed, Locked room. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of cloning and the psychological trauma stemming from obsession and loss. it delves into themes of identity, Autonomy, And the consequences of playing god in the pursuit of love."

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175. Down a Dark Hall

Down a Dark Hall
Horror Mystery Thriller Fantasy Drama
5.0
20181h 36minSpain, United States
Director: Rodrigo Cortés

Overview

Kit, a troubled girl, is sent to the exclusive Blackwood boarding school, where she discovers that only four other female students have been admitted to learn the four pillars of knowledge under the ominous wing of the mysterious headmistress Madame Duret.

Themes

"movie: down a dark hall. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama main themes: boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house, Boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house full keywords list: boarding school, Music teacher, Haunted house, Private school, Possessed, Math teacher, Schoolgirl, Teacher student relationship, Troubled teen, Isolated house, Art teacher, Locked room mystery, Literature teacher. concept analysis: the film explores the dangers of artistic obsession and the ethical implications of using individuals as vessels for creative legacy. it delves into themes of sacrifice, Identity, And the consequences of channeling the spirits of the past at the cost of the present."

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176. The Darkest Minds

The Darkest Minds
Action Adventure Drama Superhero Action Survival Adventure
5.7
20181h 45minUnited States
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson

Overview

After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.

Themes

"movie: the darkest minds. genres: action, Adventure, Drama, Action, Adventure, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Dystopia, Super power, Based on novel or book, Dystopia, Super power full keywords list: based on novel or book, Dystopia, Super power, Children on the run, Woman director, Based on young adult novel. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the moral implications of power, Particularly in the context of youth and survival. it raises questions about the sacrifices made for safety and the emotional costs of erasing painful memories."

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177. The Witch in the Window

The Witch in the Window
Horror Drama Supernatural Horror
5.8
20181h 16minUnited States
Director: Andy Mitton

Overview

When Simon brings his twelve year-old son, Finn, to rural Vermont to help flip an old farmhouse, they encounter the malicious spirit of Lydia, a previous owner. And now with every repair they make – she's getting stronger.

Themes

"movie: the witch in the window. genres: horror, Drama, Horror, Drama main themes: haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger, Haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger full keywords list: haunted house, Vermont, Doppelgänger, Father son relationship, Secluded house, Redecorate. concept analysis: the film explores the impact of unresolved grief and the haunting nature of the past on familial relationships. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of neglecting emotional connections in the face of personal ambitions."

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178. Extinction

Extinction
Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller Epic Action
5.8
20181h 36minUnited States
Director: Ben Young

Overview

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

Themes

"movie: extinction. genres: action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien, Space, Mechanic full keywords list: alien, Space, Mechanic, Alien invasion, Spaceship, Cautionary, Bold, Foreboding. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the consequences of technological oppression, Questioning what it means to be human in a world where artificial beings possess emotions and memories. it delves into the potential for reconciliation between humans and synthetics, Highlighting the struggle for acceptance and understanding in the face of fear and prejudice."

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179. Skyscraper

Skyscraper
Action Thriller Adventure One-Person Army Survival Thriller
5.8
20181h 42minJapan, United States
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Overview

Framed and on the run, a former FBI agent must save his family from a blazing fire in the world's tallest building.

Themes

"movie: skyscraper. genres: action, Thriller, Adventure, Action, Thriller, Adventure main themes: fire, China, Skyscraper, Fire, China, Skyscraper full keywords list: fire, China, Skyscraper, Hong kong, High tech, Security system, Pearl, Penthouse, World's tallest building, Trapped in burning building. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial loyalty and the struggle against overwhelming odds in the face of betrayal. it highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the lengths to which one will go to protect loved ones amidst chaos and danger."

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180. Nightmare Cinema

Nightmare Cinema
Horror Supernatural Horror
5.5
20181h 59minUnited States
Director: Ryuhei Kitamura

Overview

A series of down-on-their-luck individuals enter the decrepit and spine-chilling Rialto theater, only to have their deepest and darkest fears brought to life on the silver screen by The Projectionist – a mysterious, ghostly figure who holds the nightmarish futures of all who attend his screenings.

Themes

"movie: nightmare cinema. genres: horror, Horror main themes: possession, Gore, Plastic surgery, Possession, Gore, Plastic surgery full keywords list: possession, Gore, Plastic surgery, Anthology, Murder, Hospital, Horror anthology. concept analysis: the film explores the nature of fear and the human psyche, Revealing how unresolved trauma can manifest in terrifying ways. it serves as a commentary on the importance of confronting one's inner demons rather than allowing them to fester in the shadows."

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