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Movies with unsettling vibe

An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.

Themes

"movie: the woman in the window. genres: crime, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Thriller main themes: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, New york city, Based on novel or book, Wine full keywords list: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, Murder, Neighbor, Agoraphobia, Car accident, Death, Mental illness, Medication pills. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the psychological impact of trauma, Highlighting how fear can distort reality. it also delves into the complexities of trust and the consequences of living in a world where perception can be manipulated."

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Netflix
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Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

82. Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

Comedy Drama Satire Professional Drama
6.5

20211h 46min

Croatia, Luxembourg

Director: Radu Jude

Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to their pressure.

Themes

Gendered double standards, Privacy vs exposure, Cancel culture pressures, Public reputation under siege, Institutional scrutiny, National conservatism critique

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Apple TV
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Kanopy
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In the Earth

83. In the Earth

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Folk Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
5.1

20211h 47min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Ben Wheatley

As a deadly virus ravages the world, Dr. Martin Lowery embarks on a mission to reach test site ATU327A, a research hub deep in the Arboreal Forest. The arduous journey, guided by park scout Alma, is set back by a nighttime attack that leaves the two bruised and shoeless. When they run into Zach, a man living off the grid, they gratefully accept his help. Zach’s intentions aren’t exactly what they seem, however, and a path out of the forest and into safety quickly fades as the line between myth and science blurs.

Themes

"movie: in the earth. genres: horror, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: experiment, Tent, Wilderness, Experiment, Tent, Wilderness full keywords list: experiment, Tent, Wilderness, Forest, Scientist, Alchemy, Scout, Folklore, Virus. concept analysis: in the earth examines the fragility of human relationships amidst chaos and the dangers of unchecked ambition. it explores the thin veil between science and superstition, Questioning humanity's connection to nature and the consequences of tampering with ancient forces."

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Every Breath You Take

84. Every Breath You Take

Thriller Mystery Domestic Thriller Investigation Mystery
5.4

20211h 45min

Germany, United States

Director: Vaughn Stein

A psychiatrist, whose client commits suicide, finds his family life disrupted after introducing her surviving brother to his wife and daughter.

Themes

"movie: every breath you take. genres: thriller, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery main themes: psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment, Psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment full keywords list: psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive effects of unresolved grief and the fragility of familial bonds in the face of trauma. it delves into themes of manipulation and the psychological scars left by abusive relationships, Ultimately questioning the nature of trust and safety within a family."

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Amazon Video
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Son

85. Son

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.6

20211h 38min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Ivan Kavanagh

When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.

Themes

"movie: son. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Detective, Paranoia, Motel full keywords list: detective, Paranoia, Motel, Gore, Murder, Lucifer, Hospital, Doctor, Police officer, Illness, Satanic cult, Mother son relationship, Demonic, Cannibalism. concept analysis: the film explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her child from the horrors of her past, Reflecting on trauma and the cyclical nature of abuse. it raises questions about identity, Manipulation, And the insidious influence of cult-like forces in personal relationships."

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Amazon Video
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Fear of Rain

86. Fear of Rain

Thriller Horror Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Psychological Horror
5.9

20211h 49min

United States

Director: Castille Landon

A teenage girl living with schizophrenia begins to suspect her neighbor has kidnapped a child. Her parents try desperately to help her live a normal life, without exposing their own tragic secrets, and the only person who believes her is Caleb – a boy she isn’t even sure exists.

Themes

"movie: fear of rain. genres: thriller, Horror, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Drama main themes: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear full keywords list: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Mental illness, Hearing voices. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of mental illness and the struggle for reality amidst delusion. it highlights the importance of belief and connection in overcoming personal demons and the impact of grief on mental health."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Promising Young Woman

87. Promising Young Woman

Thriller Crime Drama Revenge Thriller Psychological Drama
7.5

20201h 53min

United States

Director: Emerald Fennell

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Gendered power dynamics, Trauma and survival, Institutional indifference, Revenge as response, Bystander complicity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bloody Hell

88. Bloody Hell

Horror Comedy Action Mystery Thriller
6.6

20201h 34min

Australia, United States

Director: Alister Grierson

A man with a mysterious past flees the country to escape his own personal hell... only to arrive somewhere much worse. In an effort to survive this new horror, he turns to his personified conscience.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Survival under captivity, Outsider status and belonging, Media scrutiny and blame, Violence as problem-solving

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hoopla
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Books of Blood

89. Books of Blood

Horror Science Fiction Supernatural Horror Hard Sci-Fi
5.6

20201h 47min

United States

Director: Brannon Braga

A journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time.

Themes

"movie: books of blood. genres: horror, Science fiction, Horror, Science fiction main themes: horror anthology, Horror anthology full keywords list: horror anthology. concept analysis: the film interrogates how grief and the hunger for narrative can corrode ethics, Turning storytelling into an act of possession that consumes both teller and subject. it suggests that people will trade bodily autonomy and moral truth for solace or myth, And that stories—once embodied—both heal and mutilate."

Available on

Hulu
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Black Box

90. Black Box

Horror Science Fiction Psychological Horror AI Sci-Fi
6.2

20201h 40min

United States

Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.

After losing his wife and his memory in a car accident, a single father undergoes an experimental treatment that causes him to question who he really is.

Themes

Identity through memory, Memory technology unreliability, Memory engineering ethics, Caregiver responsibility neglect, Deception in medicine, Trauma echoes memory

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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