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Movies with melancholic vibe

201. The Other Lamb

The Other Lamb
Horror Drama Thriller Psychological Horror Coming-of-Age Drama
5.3
20201h 37minBelgium, Ireland
Director: Małgorzata Szumowska

Overview

For her entire life, the cult she was born into has been all that teenage Selah has known. Along with a band of similarly cloistered young women she lives seemingly unstuck in time, cut off from modern society in a remote forest commune presided over by a man called Shepherd, a controlling, messiah-like figure with a frightening dark side. But when her insular world is rocked by a series of nightmarish visions and disturbing revelations, Selah begins to question everything about her existence—including her allegiance to the increasingly dangerous Shepherd.

Themes

"movie: the other lamb. genres: horror, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Drama, Thriller main themes: affectation, Polygamy, Forest, Affectation, Polygamy, Forest full keywords list: affectation, Polygamy, Forest, Birth, Death, Religious cult, Detached, Aggressive, Depressed, Ambivalent, Apologetic, Appreciative, Assertive, Awestruck, Baffled, Bewildered, Demeaning. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of female empowerment and the struggle against patriarchal oppression within a cult-like environment. it serves as a commentary on the quest for identity and autonomy in the face of authoritarian control."

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202. I Still Believe

I Still Believe
Music Drama Romance Music Biopic Tragic Drama
6.5
20201h 55minUnited States
Director: Andrew Erwin

Overview

The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

Themes

Enduring faith under hardship, Artistic calling vs sacrifice, Love tested by illness, Anger toward god, Hope through storytelling, Resilience after loss

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203. Sea Fever

Sea Fever
Thriller Horror Drama Science Fiction Mystery
5.7
20201h 35minBelgium, Ireland
Director: Neasa Hardiman

Overview

The crew of a West of Ireland trawler—marooned at sea—struggle for their lives against a growing parasite in their water supply.

Themes

"movie: sea fever. genres: thriller, Horror, Drama, Science fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Drama, Science fiction, Mystery main themes: cryptozoology, Sea monster, Woman director, Cryptozoology, Sea monster, Woman director full keywords list: cryptozoology, Sea monster, Woman director, Suspenseful, Disgusted. concept analysis: the film examines the psychological toll of isolation and the breakdown of human relationships in the face of existential threats. it highlights the struggle for survival against both external dangers and internal fears, Questioning the limits of human resilience."

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204. The Night Clerk

The Night Clerk
Thriller Crime Drama Investigation Suspense Serial Killer Crime
5.6
20201h 30minUnited States
Director: Michael Cristofer

Overview

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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205. The Rhythm Section

The Rhythm Section
Action Thriller Spy Action Revenge Thriller
5.4
20201h 49minSpain, United Kingdom
Director: Reed Morano

Overview

When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.

Themes

"movie: the rhythm section. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge, Based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge full keywords list: based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge, Terrorism. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and transformation, As stephanie evolves from a victim of tragedy to a vengeful assassin. it raises questions about the morality of revenge and the personal cost of seeking justice in a world filled with deception and betrayal."

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206. Gretel & Hansel

Gretel & Hansel
Horror Fantasy Supernatural Horror Dark Fantasy
5.5
20201h 27minCanada, United States
Director: Osgood Perkins

Overview

A long time ago in a distant fairy tale countryside, a young girl leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.

Themes

"movie: gretel & hansel. genres: horror, Fantasy, Horror, Fantasy main themes: witch, Fairy tale, Woods, Witch, Fairy tale, Woods full keywords list: witch, Fairy tale, Woods, Tale, Witchcraft, Dark fantasy, Based on fairy tale, Folk horror, Re-imagining, Brother sister relationship, Supernatural power. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival and the loss of innocence, As gretel navigates a world filled with malevolence and the burden of her own emerging powers. it serves as a cautionary tale about the seductive nature of darkness and the potential for corruption within oneself."

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207. Wasp Network

Wasp Network
Drama History Thriller Historical Drama Political Thriller
5.9
20202h 8minBelgium, Brazil
Director: Olivier Assayas

Overview

Havana, Cuba, 1990. René González, an airplane pilot, unexpectedly flees the country, leaving behind his wife Olga and his daughter Irma, and begins a new life in Miami, where he becomes a member of an anti-Castro organization.

Themes

"movie: wasp network. genres: drama, History, Thriller, Drama, History, Thriller main themes: miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage, Miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage full keywords list: miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage, Spy, Terrorism, Havana, Cuba, Spy ring, 1990s, Castro regime, Anti-castro organization, Cuban history. concept analysis: the film examines the moral ambiguities of loyalty and betrayal within the context of political activism. it highlights the personal sacrifices individuals make for their beliefs and the complex interplay between patriotism and espionage."

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208. A Fall from Grace

A Fall from Grace
Drama Thriller Mystery Legal Drama Courtroom Thriller
5.9
20202hUnited States
Director: Tyler Perry

Overview

When a law-abiding woman gets indicted for murdering her husband, her lawyer soon realizes that a larger conspiracy may be at work.

Themes

"movie: a fall from grace. genres: drama, Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Mystery main themes: court, Homicide, Marriage, Court, Homicide, Marriage full keywords list: court, Homicide, Marriage, Murder, Missing body, Public defender, Dreary, Cliché, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores themes of betrayal and the complexities of trust within relationships, Illustrating how deception can lead to dire consequences. it also highlights the resilience of individuals seeking justice in the face of overwhelming odds."

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209. 32 Malasana Street

32 Malasana Street
Drama Horror Haunting Horror Political Drama
5.6
20201h 45minSpain
Director: Albert Pintó

Overview

Malasaña neighborhood, Madrid, Spain, 1976. While political turmoil ravages the streets all over the country, the Olmedo family arrives in the big city and settles into their new apartment. They soon discover that they are not the only ones roaming its corridors.

Themes

"movie: 32 malasana street. genres: drama, Horror, Drama, Horror main themes: husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, Husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain full keywords list: husband wife relationship, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, 1970s, Based on true story, Haunted apartment. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial bonds under strain and the impact of unresolved trauma, Set against a backdrop of societal upheaval. it serves as a reflection on how external chaos can infiltrate personal lives, Manifesting as both supernatural and psychological disturbances."

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210. Underwater

Underwater
Horror Science Fiction Action Adventure Alien Contact Sci-Fi
5.9
20201h 35minUnited States
Director: William Eubank

Overview

After an earthquake destroys their underwater station, six researchers must navigate two miles along the dangerous, unknown depths of the ocean floor to make it to safety in a race against time.

Themes

"movie: underwater. genres: horror, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Horror, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: monster, Self sacrifice, Deep sea, Monster, Self sacrifice, Deep sea full keywords list: monster, Self sacrifice, Deep sea, Animal attack, Giant monster, Earthquake, Survival, Nuclear explosion, Disaster, Cryptozoology, Female protagonist, Underwater, Survival horror, Animal killing, Creature feature, Mechanical engineering, Researcher, Trapped underwater, Lovecraftian, Humanoid alien, 2050s. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical limits of technology and the consequences of corporate negligence in the pursuit of progress. it highlights the fragility of human life in the face of nature's overwhelming power and the moral dilemmas faced in survival situations."

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