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Movies with tense vibe

181. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Comedy Fantasy Horror Dark Comedy Supernatural Fantasy
6.6
20241h 45minUnited States
Director: Tim Burton

Overview

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Generational tension, Family legacy and loss, Afterlife bureaucracy, Paranormal boundary crossing

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182. Slingshot

Slingshot
Science Fiction Thriller Space Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
5.7
20241h 49minHungary, United States
Director: Mikael Håfström

Overview

An elite trio of astronauts aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to Saturn's moon Titan, gears up for a highly dangerous slingshot manoeuvre that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space.

Themes

"movie: slingshot. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: moon, Saturn, Memory loss, Moon, Saturn, Memory loss full keywords list: moon, Saturn, Memory loss, Astronaut, Serene. concept analysis: the film explores the psychological effects of isolation and the fragility of human perception under extreme stress. it raises questions about reality, Trust, And the consequences of technological dependence in the pursuit of exploration."

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183. Afraid

Afraid
Horror Science Fiction Thriller Psychological Horror AI Sci-Fi
5.2
20241h 24minUnited States
Director: Chris Weitz

Overview

Curtis Pike and his family are selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA observes the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can – and will – make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family's way.

Themes

Corporate power over labor, Deception by automation, Privacy erosion through devices, Home surveillance, Family tech dependency, Ai governance of life

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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184. A Different Man

A Different Man
Comedy Drama Entertainment Industry Drama Dark Comedy
6.9
20241h 52minUnited States
Director: Aaron Schimberg

Overview

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.

Themes

Deception in performance, Appearance versus identity, Obsession and instability, Artifice and vulnerability, Ethics of medical transformation, Ambition and reputation

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185. Greedy People

Greedy People
Comedy Mystery Crime Thriller Dark Comedy
6.2
20241h 53minUnited States
Director: Potsy Ponciroli

Overview

The eclectic residents of a small, picturesque island town must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars, leading to a series of increasingly bad decisions which upend the once-peaceful community.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Small town paranoia, Money as motive, Retaliation and collapse, Loyalty vs fear, Police corruption risk

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186. Incoming

Incoming
Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.8
20241h 32minUnited States
Director: Dave Chernin

Overview

Their first week of high school. The biggest party of the year. Mistakes will be made as four teenage boys navigate a night of mayhem and debauchery.

Themes

Deception and performance, Coming of age pressure, Peer influence and risk, Social status and belonging, Desire vs responsibility, Reputation management in high school

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Netflix
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187. The Killer

The Killer
Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Organized Crime
5.7
20242h 6minCanada, United States
Director: John Woo

Overview

Zee is a feared contract killer known as "the Queen of the Dead," but when she refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted both by criminal colleagues and a determined police detective.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Power struggles, Police corruption, Disguise and manipulation, Survival and risk

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Apple TV
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188. Blink Twice

Blink Twice
Mystery Thriller Whodunit Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20241h 42minUnited States
Director: Zoë Kravitz

Overview

After meeting at a charity event, a tech millionaire invites a waitress and her friend on a trip to his private island. Following a string of wild parties, strange events begin to unfold, leaving the girl questioning what’s actually real.

Themes

Abuse of power, Deception and control, Memory erasure, Gendered exploitation, Gaslighting and manipulation, Trauma and repression

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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189. Emilia Pérez

Emilia Pérez
Drama Thriller Legal Drama Courtroom Thriller
5.4
20242h 12minBelgium, France
Director: Jacques Audiard

Overview

Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power and corruption, Family loyalty under threat, Risk and retaliation, Moral compromise under pressure, Identity and reinvention

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190. The Deliverance

The Deliverance
Horror Thriller Haunting Horror Domestic Thriller
5.1
20241h 51minUnited States
Director: Lee Daniels

Overview

Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.

Themes

"movie: the deliverance. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: possession, Based on true story, Demonic, Possession, Based on true story, Demonic full keywords list: possession, Based on true story, Demonic. concept analysis: the film explores the struggle between personal demons and the fight for familial unity amidst supernatural chaos. it delves into themes of redemption, Faith, And the impact of past traumas on present lives."

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Netflix
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