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Movies with tense vibe

The Owners

841. The Owners

Horror Mystery Thriller Home Invasion Horror Whodunit
5.0

20201h 32min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Julius Berg

A group of friends think they found the perfect easy score - an empty house with a safe full of cash. But when the elderly couple that lives there comes home early, the tables are suddenly turned. As a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, the would-be thieves must fight to save themselves from a nightmare they could never have imagined.

Themes

"movie: the owners. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human depravity and the consequences of greed, Illustrating how desperation can lead individuals to make morally reprehensible choices. it also delves into themes of manipulation and the facade of normalcy that can hide dark secrets beneath the surface."

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Words on Bathroom Walls

842. Words on Bathroom Walls

Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
7.2

20201h 51min

United States

Director: Thor Freudenthal

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.

Themes

Mental illness and selfhood, Stigma and support, Academic pressure and achievement, Cooking as coping, Mentorship and belonging, Family dynamics and care

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The One and Only Ivan

843. The One and Only Ivan

Family Comedy Drama Animal Companion Family Family Drama
6.6

20201h 33min

United States

Director: Thea Sharrock

A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.

Themes

Freedom vs captivity, Art as leverage, Public advocacy and reform, Spectacle vs welfare, Institutional pressure and change, Caregiver influence on decisions

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The Vanished

844. The Vanished

Thriller Horror Crime Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7

20201h 55min

United States

Director: Peter Facinelli

A family vacation takes a terrifying turn when parents Paul and Wendy discover their young daughter has vanished without a trace. Stopping at nothing to find her, the search for the truth leads to a shocking revelation.

Themes

"movie: the vanished. genres: thriller, Horror, Crime, Action, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Action main themes: drowning, Police, Camping, Drowning, Police, Camping full keywords list: drowning, Police, Camping, Disappearance, Pedophile, Drugs, Missing person, Missing child, Recreational vehicle, Accidental killing, Accidental shooting. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of parental grief and the psychological impact of unresolved loss. it delves into the lengths to which individuals will go to escape reality and the dangers of living in a fabricated world."

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Project Power

845. Project Power

Action Crime Science Fiction Superhero Action Narcotics Crime
6.0

20201h 53min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Ariel Schulman

An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.

Themes

Mass testing ethics, Private contractor manipulation, Surveillance of power users, State interference in investigation, Power as next evolution, Drug economy and violence

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Spree

846. Spree

Comedy Crime Horror Thriller Dark Comedy
5.9

20201h 33min

United States

Director: Eugene Kotlyarenko

Desperate for an online following, a rideshare driver has figured out a deadly plan to go viral and he will stop at nothing to get his five minutes of fame.

Themes

"movie: spree. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Killing spree, Found footage, Social media full keywords list: killing spree, Found footage, Social media, Ride-share, Social media influencer, Screenlife, Livestream, Whimsical. concept analysis: the film explores the toxic relationship between social media fame and moral decay, Highlighting how the quest for virality can lead individuals to commit heinous acts. it serves as a critique of society's obsession with notoriety and the ethical boundaries that are blurred in the pursuit of online validation."

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Work It

847. Work It

Comedy Music Dance-Centered Music Film Awkward Comedy
6.1

20201h 33min

United States

Director: Laura Terruso

A brilliant but clumsy high school senior vows to get into her late father's alma mater by transforming herself and a misfit squad into dance champions.

Themes

Deception and honesty, Interracial romance, New team formation, Ambition vs parental dream, Competition as catalyst, Pursuit of validation

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Greenland

848. Greenland

Action Adventure Thriller Science Fiction Epic Action
6.4

20202h

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Ric Roman Waugh

John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garritys experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.

Themes

Family resilience under crisis, Insulin access and medical need, Emergency sheltering pressure, Mob dynamics during evacuation, Trust under duress and betrayal, Evacuation infrastructure fragility

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Summerland

849. Summerland

Drama Romance Historical Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.0

20201h 39min

United Kingdom

Director: Jessica Swale

A woman during the Second World War opens her heart to an evacuee after initially resolving to be rid of him.

Themes

Desire for motherhood, Deception in guardianship, Same-sex relationship, Myth and afterlife belief, Wartime caregiving

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YouTube
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Don't Listen

850. Don't Listen

Drama Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.1

20201h 38min

Spain

Director: Ángel Gómez Hernández

After a tragic turn of events at the new home he's fixing up, Daniel hears a ghostly plea for help, spurring him to seek out a famous paranormal expert.

Themes

Possession threat to family, Monster in home, Kids under isolation stress, Hearing voices tension, Paranormal expert influence

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Netflix
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