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Movies with tense vibe

All the Bright Places

901. All the Bright Places

Romance Drama Coming-of-Age Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.6

20201h 48min

United States

Director: Brett Haley

To escape their grief, a quiet girl and a troubled boy turn a school project into a quest to find every bright place in Indiana. But as their bond deepens and his dark moods close in, she must choose: protect her healing heart, or risk everything to pull him back from the edge.

Themes

Abuse and resilience, Survivor guilt, Trauma and coping, Grief and healing, Bond through hardship, Support and connection

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Mortal

902. Mortal

Action Fantasy Thriller Supernatural Fantasy Mind Game Thriller
5.9

20201h 44min

United Kingdom, Norway

Director: André Øvredal

A young boy must discover the origins of his extraordinary powers before he is captured by authorities hell-bent on condemning him for an accidental murder.

Themes

"movie: mortal. genres: action, Fantasy, Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Thriller main themes: nordic mythology, Norse mythology, Nordic mythology, Norse mythology full keywords list: nordic mythology, Norse mythology. concept analysis: the film explores the struggle of self-identity in the face of extraordinary abilities and societal rejection. it raises questions about the nature of power, Responsibility, And the consequences of unchecked emotions."

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The Decline

903. The Decline

Thriller Action Survival Thriller
6.0

20201h 23min

Canada

Director: Patrice Laliberté

Anticipating a disaster, Antoine, a father, attends a survivalist training given by Alain in his autonomous hideout. In fear of a natural, economic or social crisis, the group trains to face the different possible apocalyptic scenarios. But the disaster they will experience will not be the one they predicted.

Themes

Survival under crisis, Isolation and dependence, Group dynamics under stress, Self-sufficiency vs dependence, Violence as consequence of training, Leadership manipulation in extremis

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The Invisible Man

904. The Invisible Man

Thriller Science Fiction Horror Domestic Thriller Psychological Horror
7.1

20202h 4min

Australia, United States

Director: Leigh Whannell

When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Themes

Stalker dynamics, Domestic abuse, Murder framing, Fake suicide, Manipulations and framing, Pregnancy tension

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Superman: Red Son

905. Superman: Red Son

Science Fiction Animation Action Dystopian Sci-Fi Superhero Action
6.4

20201h 24min

United States

Director: Sam Liu

Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

Themes

Alliances and rivalries, Technology as leverage, Dissident suppression, State ideology expansion, Global influence, Propaganda and power

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Beasts Clawing at Straws

906. Beasts Clawing at Straws

Mystery Thriller Crime Drama Organized Crime
7.0

20201h 48min

South Korea

Director: Kim Yong-hoon

A struggling restaurant owner, caring for his sick mom, finds a bag of cash in a sauna locker, while a customs officer gets into trouble when his girlfriend runs off with money he borrowed from a loan shark.

Themes

Transactional relationships, Deception and betrayal, Economic desperation, Debt and coercion, Debt to loan shark, Social precariousness, Bag of money pressure

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The Night Clerk

907. The Night Clerk

Thriller Crime Drama Investigation Suspense Serial Killer Crime
5.6

20201h 30min

United States

Director: Michael Cristofer

Hotel night clerk Bart Bromley is a highly intelligent young man on the Autism spectrum. When a woman is murdered during his shift, Bart becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigation closes in, Bart makes a personal connection with a beautiful guest named Andrea, but soon realises he must stop the real murderer before she becomes the next victim.

Themes

"movie: the night clerk. genres: thriller, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Drama main themes: hotel, Falsely accused, Murder, Hotel, Falsely accused, Murder full keywords list: hotel, Falsely accused, Murder, Surveillance camera, Autistic. concept analysis: the film explores the intersection of technology and human connection, Highlighting the ethical dilemmas of surveillance in personal relationships. it also delves into themes of isolation and the struggle for understanding in a world that often misjudges those who are different."

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Isi & Ossi

908. Isi & Ossi

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.4

20201h 53min

Germany

Director: Oliver Kienle

Issi, the daughter of a millionaire, and Ossi, a broke guy raised by a single mom, strike a deal: a fake relationship to annoy her parents and help him make some money. But things get complicated when real feelings start to grow between them.

Themes

Class mobility tension, Deception in romance, Billionaire's daughter pressure, Boxer ambition vs wealth, Family expectations control, Romance as negotiation

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The Photograph

909. The Photograph

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Family Drama
6.1

20201h 46min

United States

Director: Stella Meghie

When famed photographer Christina Eames dies unexpectedly, she leaves her estranged daughter, Mae, hurt, angry and full of questions. When Mae finds a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box, she soon finds herself delving into her mother's early life -- an investigation that leads to an unexpected romance with a rising journalist.

Themes

Memory as legacy, Long distance commitment, Parental lineage, Art vs romance, Archival legacy, Identity through photograph

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Breaking Surface

910. Breaking Surface

Drama Thriller Survival Thriller Family Drama
6.1

20201h 22min

Belgium, Norway

Director: Joachim Hedén

Two Swedish/Norwegian half sisters go on a winter diving trip in Northern Norway, when they get trapped after a rockslide.

Themes

Sisterhood under pressure, Resourcefulness in crisis, Survival and resilience, Time as adversary, Trust and reliance, Risk vs duty

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