Movies with surreal vibe

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Claustrophobic Brutal Bleak Fast-paced Oppressive

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A group of criminals kidnap a teenage ballet dancer, the daughter of a notorious gang leader, in order to obtain a ransom of $50 million, but over time, they discover that she is not just an ordinary girl. After the kidnappers begin to diminish, one by one, they discover, to their increasing horror, that they are locked inside with no normal little girl.

Themes

Betrayal and manipulation, Survival under siege, Power and coercion, Unreliable guardianship, Supernatural threat, Extortion and captivity

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Playful Tense Whimsical Dry Fast-paced

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When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

Themes

Coercion and manipulation, Science vs superstition, Intergenerational collaboration, Artifact fear and containment, Ancient artifact power, Legacy vs modernization

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Tense Fast-paced Chaotic Witty Cynical

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When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Appearance vs reality, Trust under scrutiny, Consequences of lies, Authenticity vs role-playing, Deception as performance

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Bleak Intense Gritty Melancholic Surreal

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Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.

Themes

"movie: stopmotion. genres: horror, Animation, Horror, Animation main themes: stop motion, Adult animation, Live action and animation, Stop motion, Adult animation, Live action and animation full keywords list: stop motion, Adult animation, Live action and animation. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of artistic obsession and the psychological toll of familial expectations. it delves into themes of identity, Trauma, And the fine line between creation and madness."

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Claustrophobic Dry Witty Intense Oppressive

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In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.

Themes

Revenge and survival, Power and manipulation, Coming of age pressure, Family dysfunction dynamics, Death and transformation, Outsider empathy

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Playful Whimsical Dry Relentless Fast-paced

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In the 19th century, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.

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Deception and performance, Survival through craft, Mentorship and rivalry, Class ambition vs restraint, Risk taking entrepreneurship, Alliances through marriage

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Bleak Chaotic Intense Hopeful Gritty

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After a deadly earthquake turns Seoul into a lawless badland, a fearless huntsman springs into action to rescue a teenager abducted by a mad doctor.

Themes

"movie: badland hunters. genres: action, Adventure, Thriller, Horror, Action, Adventure, Thriller, Horror main themes: post-apocalyptic future, Earthquake, Badlands, Post-apocalyptic future, Earthquake, Badlands full keywords list: post-apocalyptic future, Earthquake, Badlands, Based on webcomic or webtoon, Seoul, South korea. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical limits of scientific experimentation and the lengths to which individuals will go to preserve their loved ones. it also highlights the struggle for survival in a lawless world, Questioning the essence of humanity in the face of desperation."

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Immersive Tense Dynamic Claustrophobic Dry

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When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he’s alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real. Forced to seek companionship in unexpected places, he navigates the bizarre challenge with humor, paranoia, and a surprising search for connection.

Themes

Isolation and connection, Paranoia under pressure, Satire of reality shows, Social commentary on homelessness, Dark web manipulation, Reliance on strangers

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Intimate Claustrophobic Deliberate Stylish Intense

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One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.

Themes

Urban isolation, Queer loneliness, Magical realism, Parental memory, Memory haunt, Intimate relationship strain

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Witty Oppressive

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A band of fearless chickens flock together to save poultry-kind from an unsettling new threat: a nearby farm that's cooking up something suspicious.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Survival under threat, Collective resilience, Protecting kin and group, Mind control through collars, Industrialized farming critique

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