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Movies with edgy vibe

The Aura

1. The Aura

Drama Thriller Mind Game Thriller Psychological Drama
7.1
20052h 14min

Overview

A quiet, epileptic taxidermist plans the perfect crime. All he needs is the right opportunity. An accident, perhaps…

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Crime under pressure, Risk and consequence, Trust under scrutiny, Memory as advantage, Isolation and desperation

Available on

Amazon Video
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

2. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Comedy Crime Mystery Thriller Satire
7.5
20051h 42min

Overview

A petty thief posing as an actor has one shot in Hollywood and a dead body on his hands. As the detective trains him for a role that looks more like a murder rap, every hour pulls him deeper into a real-life crime script he can't improvise his way out of.

Themes

Deception through misdirection, Thief masquerading as investigator, Neo-noir atmosphere, Series of murders motif, Whodunit structure, Los angeles setting

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Thank You for Smoking

3. Thank You for Smoking

Comedy Drama Satire Political Drama
7.5
20051h 32min

Overview

Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

Themes

Corporate lobbying power, Media exposure and reputation risk, Advertising ethics vs health, Consumer choice and responsibility, Moral ambiguity in marketing, Family dynamics in public life

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Survive Style 5+

4. Survive Style 5+

Mystery Comedy Thriller Parody Mindbender Mystery
7.4
20042h

Overview

Five bizarre stories with no apparent connection to one another eventually become intertwined, resulting in surreal circumstances.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Deception and misdirection, Reality versus illusion, Interwoven narratives, Surreal humor, Disruption of ordinary life

Available on

Videobuster
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The Libertine

5. The Libertine

Drama Romance Historical Drama Dark Romance
6.2
20041h 54min

Overview

The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.

Themes

Debauched aristocracy, Excess and decline, Art under censorship, Illness and stigma, Power versus satire, Loyalty and illusion

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mean Girls

6. Mean Girls

Drama Comedy Parody
7.1
20041h 36min

Overview

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Social hierarchy, Peer pressure, Reputation and belonging, Clique culture, Bullying and gossip

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Confidence

7. Confidence

Action Comedy Thriller Crime Mystery
6.6
20031h 37min

Overview

What Jake Vig doesn't know just might get him killed. A sharp and polished grifter, Jake has just swindled thousands of dollars from the unsuspecting Lionel Dolby with the help of his crew. It becomes clear that Lionel wasn't just any mark, he was an accountant for eccentric crime boss Winston King. Jake and his crew will have to stay one step ahead of both the criminals and the cops to finally settle their debt.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Risk and reward, Money as leverage, Betrayal under pressure, Shifting loyalties, Alliance volatility

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Spun

8. Spun

Crime Drama Comedy Narcotics Crime Relationship Drama
6.7
20031h 41min

Overview

Over the course of three days Ross, a college dropout addicted to crystal-meth, encounters a variety of oddball folks - including a stripper named Nikki and her boyfriend, the local meth producer, The Cook - but all he really wants to do is hook up with his old girlfriend, Amy.

Themes

Surveillance and manipulation, Addiction driven crime, Drug trade under pressure, Deception within networks, Law enforcement improvisation, Unstable relationships under strain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

9. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Comedy Crime Drama Romance Thriller
7.0
20021h 53min

Overview

Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA at the height of his TV career and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris said.

Themes

Television producer ambition, Double life tension, Mole risk, Show business pressure, Assassination fame, Secret agent risk

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Die Another Day

10. Die Another Day

Adventure Action Thriller Spy Action Political Thriller
6.1
20022h 13min

Overview

James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Identity and disguise, Deception and double agents, Weaponized technology, Wealth and conflict diamonds, Corruption and betrayal

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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