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Movies with surreal vibe

Poor Things

1. Poor Things

Science Fiction Romance Comedy Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
7.8
20232h 21min

Overview

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Themes

Class inequality, Power and control, Bodily autonomy, Womens liberation, Scientific ethics, Desire and agency

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Wonka

2. Wonka

Comedy Family Fantasy Holiday Family High-Concept Fantasy
6.9
20231h 57min

Overview

Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

Themes

Labor exploitation, Resilience through collaboration, Debt pressure, Cartel corruption, Predatory contracts, Illicit influence

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Genie

3. Genie

Fantasy Comedy Supernatural Fantasy High-Concept Comedy
5.9
20231h 33min

Overview

Flora, a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box, is accidentally called to service by Bernard, whose life is unraveling around him.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Authority and accountability, Unintended wish consequences, Work-life balance tensions, Relationship renegotiation, Generosity versus self-interest

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Leo

4. Leo

Animation Comedy Family Family Animation Awkward Comedy
7.0
20231h 42min

Overview

Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle. When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher.

Themes

Midlife crisis, Bucket list motivation, School life dynamics, Animal-human friendship, Feel good humor, Growing pains

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Dream Scenario

5. Dream Scenario

Comedy Fantasy Dark Comedy Supernatural Fantasy
6.8
20231h 42min

Overview

Hapless family man Paul Matthews finds his life turned upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But when his nighttime appearances take a nightmarish turn, Paul is forced to navigate his newfound stardom.

Themes

Media sensationalism, Cancel culture backlash, Dreams as advertising space, Fame vs passivity, Satire of scientific prestige, Shared subconsciousness

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Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

6. Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

Romance Comedy Fantasy Horror Dark Romance
7.0
20231h 31min

Overview

Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill. When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha's life is in jeopardy. Luckily, she meets Paul, a lonely teenager with suicidal tendencies who is willing to give his life to save hers. But their friendly agreement soon becomes a nocturnal quest to fulfill Paul's last wishes before day breaks.

Themes

Bullying fuels revenge, Blood supply dependence, Unlikely friendship challenges norms, Vampire hunger humanity, Teen suicide consequences, Blood sucking ethics

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Dark Harvest

7. Dark Harvest

Horror Fantasy Thriller Monster Horror Survival Thriller
5.5
20231h 36min

Overview

In a small Midwestern town, a deadly annual ritual unfolds when the mythical nightmare, Sawtooth Jack, rises from the cornfields and challenges the town’s teenage boys in a bloody battle of survival.

Themes

"movie: dark harvest. genres: horror, Fantasy, Thriller, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller main themes: based on novel or book, Halloween, Harvest, Based on novel or book, Halloween, Harvest full keywords list: based on novel or book, Halloween, Harvest, Cursed town. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of violence and the burdens of familial legacy, Illustrating how traditions can trap individuals in a cycle of horror. it raises questions about sacrifice, Guilt, And the lengths one will go to break free from a cursed existence."

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Nowhere

8. Nowhere

Thriller Drama Survival Thriller Tragic Drama
6.3
20231h 49min

Overview

A young pregnant woman named Mia escapes from a country at war by hiding in a maritime container aboard a cargo ship. After a violent storm, Mia gives birth to the child while lost at sea, where she must fight to survive.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Resource scarcity, Trauma and endurance, Gendered vulnerability, Separation and resilience, Motherhood under crisis, War displacement

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The Marsh King's Daughter

9. The Marsh King's Daughter

Thriller Crime Mystery Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Prison Crime
5.9
20231h 49min

Overview

Helena, a woman living a seemingly ordinary life, hides a dark secret—her father is the infamous 'Marsh King', the man who kept her and her mother captive in the wilderness for years. After a lifetime of trying to escape her past, Helena is forced to face her demons when her father unexpectedly escapes from prison.

Themes

"movie: the marsh king's daughter. genres: thriller, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Mystery main themes: based on novel or book, Angry, Baffled, Based on novel or book, Angry, Baffled full keywords list: based on novel or book, Angry, Baffled, Bewildered, Derogatory, Disapproving. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial bonds and the struggle for identity in the shadow of trauma. it delves into the themes of survival, The impact of past abuse, And the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones."

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El Conde

10. El Conde

Fantasy Comedy Horror Satire Vampire Horror
6.4
20231h 51min

Overview

After living for over two centuries, Augusto Pinochet is a vampire ready to die… but the vultures around him won't let him go without one last bite.

Themes

Power and corruption, Infiltration and deception, Military dictatorship critique, Immortality and seclusion, Family inheritance conflict, Satire of authority

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Netflix
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