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Movies with edgy vibe

A Quiet Place Part II

1. A Quiet Place Part II

Science Fiction Thriller Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Monster Horror
7.2
20211h 36min

Overview

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

Themes

Family bonds under pressure, Communication as lifeline, Survival under sound threat, Technology as lifeline, Isolation vs cooperation, Disability as difference

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Shiva Baby

2. Shiva Baby

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Family Drama
7.1
20211h 18min

Overview

College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.

Themes

Romance under social scrutiny, Economic dependence, Family expectations under pressure, Betrayal and ambiguity, Sexual boundary testing, Identity under tradition

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Bad Trip

3. Bad Trip

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.5
20211h 27min

Overview

In this hidden-camera prank comedy, two best friends bond on a wild road trip to New York as they pull real people into their raunchy, raucous antics.

Themes

Loyalty versus self-interest, Identity under performance, Deception as entertainment, Bonding through reckless road trip, Fragile friendships under pressure, Public spectacle and consequences

Available on

Netflix
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The Fallout

4. The Fallout

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.0
20211h 36min

Overview

In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.

Themes

Therapy as processing mechanism, Peer bonds amidst tragedy, Family reconciliation after loss, Romantic relationships under stress, Trauma and coping under pressure, Generation z trauma experiences

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Death to 2020

5. Death to 2020

Comedy Satire
6.8
20201h 11min

Overview

2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.

Themes

Political polarization, Misinformation dynamics, Public health uncertainty, Institutional trust erosion, Media satire critique, Democratic process scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
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Tenet

6. Tenet

Action Thriller Science Fiction Spy Action Mindfuck Thriller
7.3
20202h 30min

Overview

Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Espionage and secrecy, Terrorist plots and attacks, Global catastrophic stakes, Arms dealing networks, Dual timelines paradoxes

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Looks That Kill

7. Looks That Kill

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.3
20201h 32min

Overview

A teenager lives out the hilarious and often tragic consequences of being lethally attractive, until he meets a girl with a congenital defect.

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Unconventional romance, Appearance and stigma, Illness and emotional risk, Physical difference and belonging, Self-destructive impulses

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Rising High

8. Rising High

Comedy Drama Satire Professional Drama
6.0
20201h 34min

Overview

Charting the rise and fall of three corrupt real estate agents who accumulate absurd wealth in no time but fall into a vortex of fraud, greed and drugs.

Themes

Ambition and consequences, Greed and rapid wealth, Fraud and deception, Drug involvement and excess, Risk and instability in markets, Power and money dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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Big Time Adolescence

9. Big Time Adolescence

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
6.9
20201h 31min

Overview

A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Desire and consequence, Peer influence and risk, Parental control and boundaries, Youth maturity under pressure, Belonging through risk

Available on

Hulu
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The Assistant

10. The Assistant

Drama Professional Drama
6.3
20201h 28min

Overview

A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.

Themes

Abuse of power, Gendered power dynamics, Barriers to reporting, Toxic workplace culture, Ambiguous moral climate, Corporate complicity

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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