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Requiem (2006)
7K
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: Germany
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Michaela, an epileptic, enrolls in college to study education. She goes off her medication and soon begins hearing voices and seeing apparitions that tell her to avoid religious objects, although she is devoutly Roman Catholic. One priest scoffs at the idea that Michaela could be possessed by demons, but a younger pastor arranges an exorcism for the young woman.
Style:
demonic, disturbing, psychological, sincere, suspenseful, atmospheric, realistic, intense, touching, depressing ...
Plot:
mental illness, epilepsy, mental disorder, small town, domineering mother, religion, friendship, depression, atheism, possession, family relations, character study, exorcism, teenage life, demon, daughter, youth, demonic possession, freedom, delusion, clergy, religions or cults, priest, catholicism, mother daughter relationship ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
germany, europe, tokyo, new jersey, southern germany
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out serious, psychological, suspense and suspenseful films with plots about supernatural, demon, exorcism, religion, demonic possession, danger and mental illness mostly in Drama, Horror and Thriller genres. Some movies like Requiem: The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005), Possessed (2000), Home for the Weekend (2012), The Antichrist (1974), Another Perfect Stranger (2006). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing ...
Style:
scary, dark, spooky, demonic, satanic ...
Audience:
family friendly, teens, date night, adult
Plot:
demon, devil, supernatural, religion, courtroom, exorcism, supernatural horror, demonic possession, priest, courtroom drama, life & death, evil force ...
Time:
year 2005, year 2000, 21st century
Place:
illinois, usa
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100%
Genre: Horror, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
An 11 year old boy starts throwing temper tantrums, vomiting on and attacking people, and swearing uncontrollably. Furniture begins to move on its own when he is around, and he doesn't remember any of it. After giving up on the protestants, ...
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demonic, scary, suspenseful, suspense, bleak ...
Plot:
exorcism, demon, supernatural, demonic possession, parents and children, losing-it hero, clergy, church, curses spells and rituals, priest, boy, uncover truth ...
Place:
missouri, st. louis missouri
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32%
Genre: Drama
Country: Germany
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
On the request of his mother Gitte, Marko, who has been living in Berlin for years, drives off to the countryside to visit his parents. His hopes of spending a quiet and relaxing time with his family fall short when Gitte surprises everyone by ...
Style:
sincere, serious, disturbing, suspense, realistic ...
Plot:
mental illness, family relations, parents and children, introspection, estrangement, family problems, dysfunctional family, life is a bitch, housewife, berlin wall, stasi, bittersweet ...
Time:
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Place:
germany, europe
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26%
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: Italy
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
An Italian nobleman seeks help after his paralyzed daughter becomes possessed by the spirit of a malevolent ancestress.
Style:
suspense, suspenseful, serious, psychological, gothic horror ...
Plot:
supernatural, reincarnation, possession, faith, danger, paralysis, ghost, supernatural ability, disability, haunted by the past, clergy, curses spells and rituals ...
Time:
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Place:
italy
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Genre: Drama, Horror, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
Ten years have passed. Nikki's daughter Sarah, now 19 and heading West for college, is at her own spiritual crossroads. To make matters worse, her mother has recently revealed that, nearly a decade ago, she was the dinner guest of the Almighty ...
Style:
realistic, serious, touching, emotional, christian film ...
Plot:
teenage life, religions or cults, family relations, mysterious character, youth, friendship, parents and children, college, christian, christian propaganda, stranger, discussion ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Drama
Country: Austria, France, Germany
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
In order to escape her isolation, wheelchair-bound Christine makes a life changing journey to Lourdes, the iconic site of pilgrimage in the Pyrenees Mountains.
Style:
contemplative, realistic, serious, psychological, atmospheric ...
Plot:
religion, disability, envy, clergy, self discovery, atheism, volunteer, religions or cults, redemption, healing power, society, female protagonist ...
Time:
year 2009, 21st century
Place:
france, europe
Similarity:
22%
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Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: Thailand
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Sun is a 19-year-old boy who is forced to ordain without his consent. His father believes being in monkhood will fix his reckless behaviours. However, Sun's lack of faith doesn't help. As a novice monk, he continues to live his life the ...
Style:
disturbing, scary, psychological, bleak, captivating ...
Plot:
guilt, supernatural ability, twists and turns, problem, life & death, power relations, curses spells and rituals, religions or cults, secrets, haunting, seminary, supernatural ...
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: Austria
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Johannes, an innocent, Kaspar Hauser-like man with the heart of a child, lives secluded in an alpine hut together with his eagle and his devout mother. Daily life in this isolated world is governed by prayer and ritual. But suddenly, modern objects ...
Style:
slasher, thrilling, tense, captivating, suspenseful ...
Plot:
demonic possession, child, religion, isolation, threat to kill, threat, folk horror, faith, mother son relationship, ritual, macabre, mental disorder ...
Similarity:
22%
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Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, Hungary, Italy
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue) reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, ...
Style:
scary, atmospheric, satanic, disturbing, demonic ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
supernatural, exorcism, supernatural horror, church, clergy, curses spells and rituals, demonic possession, supernatural ability, teachers and students, good versus evil, vatican, macabre ...
Time:
year 2011, year 2000, 21st century
Place:
italy, europe, xian, rome italy, latin america
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: France
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Esther, a self-conscious young woman who works for a public relations firm. One night at a party with her friend Sandrine, Esther wanders into the backyard and stumbles, scratching her leg on a piece of scrap metal. She goes back to the party, and ...
Style:
sexy, horrifying, psychological, rough, suspenseful ...
Plot:
self mutilation, body horror, wound, mental illness, mutilation, extreme, skin, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, insanity, obsession, self discovery, women ...
Time:
turn of the century, 21st century
Place:
japan, lisbon portugal, tokyo, milan italy, paris france ...
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: Denmark
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Over a 5-year period in Bridgend in Wales, 79 people, many of them teenagers, committed suicide without leaving any clue as to why. This is the starting point for this mysterious social drama.
Style:
sexy, psychological, serious, bleak, atmospheric ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
suicide, small town, police investigation, teenage life, teenage love, adolescence, under the surface, dangerous attraction, society, youth, obsession, danger ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
wales, england
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: South Korea
Duration: 156 min.
Story:
A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
Style:
disturbing, scary, atmospheric, spooky, psychological thriller ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
investigation, police, murder, supernatural, small town, shaman, possession, curse, zombie, daughter, murder mystery, priest ...
Time:
2010s, year 2016
Place:
south korea, korea, tokyo
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama
Country: Sweden, Germany
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Style:
sexy, psychological, serious, touching, sincere ...
Audience:
teens, pre-teens
Plot:
anorexia, teenage girl, eating disorder, sisterhood, mental disorder, family relations, siblings relations, youth, kids in trouble, parents and children, illness, coming of age ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
eastern europe
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
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Style:
realistic, psychological, emotional, serious, touching ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
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Time:
20th century, 90s
Place:
usa
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Horror
Country: Italy, USA
Duration: 68 min.
Story:
William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be ...
Style:
rough, captivating, suspense, disturbing, suspenseful ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night
Plot:
priest, catholic church, exorcism, catholicism, christianity, catholic priest, mental disorder, religious, supernatural, teenager, danger, supernatural ability ...
Place:
italy
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20%
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Set fifteen years after the original film, The Exorcist III centers around the philosophical Lieutenant William F. Kinderman who is investigating a baffling series of murders around Georgetown that all contain the hallmarks of The Gemini, a deceased ...
Style:
demonic, frightening, satanic, scary, suspenseful ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
serial killer, violence, possession, exorcism, demon, blood, priest, investigation, murder, supernatural, police detective, decapitation ...
Time:
90s, 80s, 20th century, year 1990, year 1998
Place:
virginia, washington d.c., usa, copenhagen, richmond virginia ...
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
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Style:
creepy, disturbing, suspense, spooky, scary ...
Plot:
haunted house, paranormal activity, ghost, haunted, possessed human, priest, new house, husband wife relationship, demon, demonic possession, supernatural power, psychic ...
Similarity:
20%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA, UK, Germany, Canada
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a ...
Style:
psychological, emotional, realistic, depressing, sentimental ...
Plot:
mental illness, mental disorder, family relations, love affair, friendship, parents and children, couples, unfulfillment, psychiatry, self mutilation, psychological disorder, mental health ...
Time:
year 2009, 21st century
Place:
usa
Similarity:
20%
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Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
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Style:
psychological, classic horror, surreal, psychological horror, atmospheric ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
satanic cult, devil, pregnancy, paranoia, satanism, satanic ritual, witchcraft, secret society, supernatural horror, coven, occult, antichrist ...
Time:
60s, 20th century, year 1965, year 1966, year 1968 ...
Place:
manhattan new york city, new york, persia, eastern europe, usa ...
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Horror
Country: Spain, Mexico
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Style:
demonic, suspenseful, scary, suspense, rough ...
Plot:
possession, demon, imaginary, exorcism, supernatural horror, ouija, female villain, supernatural, demonic possession, supernatural ability, danger, parents and children ...
Time:
21st century
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
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Style:
demonic, atmospheric, scary, suspenseful, suspense ...
Plot:
church, demonic possession, good versus evil, supernatural, mind game, nazi, redemption, archeological dig, exorcism, transformation, war crime, missionary ...
Time:
1940s, year 2005, 20th century, year 1947, year 1944
Place:
africa, kenya
Similarity:
20%
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Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Psychological horror about a lonely young woman traumatized by a difficult childhood, and her increasingly desperate attempts to connect with the people around her.
Style:
psychological, gothic, creepy, bloody, dark ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
serial killer, mental illness, imaginary friend, psychopath, female psychopath, childhood trauma, insanity, dangerous attraction, violence, dark humor, murder, doll ...
Time:
year 2000, year 2002, 2000s, 21st century
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
A ten year old girl named Angela leads her six year old sister, Ellie, through various regimens of 'purification' in an attempt to rid themselves of their evil, which she believes to be the cause of their mother's mental illness. ...
Style:
psychological, touching, sincere, atmospheric, controversial ...
Plot:
mental illness, girl, dysfunctional family, youth, child's point of view, spirituality, divine intervention, sister sister relationship, obsession, coming of age, mysticism, self discovery ...
Time:
90s
Place:
new york, usa, new york state
Similarity:
19%
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Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Martin sedates women with a syringe full of narcotics and then slices their wrists with a razor blade so he can drink their blood. Martin, who comes to live with his uncle and cousin in the dying town of Braddock, Pennsylvania, has romantic ...
Style:
surreal, cult horror, suspenseful, grindhouse, creepy ...
Plot:
vampire, supernatural, serial killer, female pubic hair, curse, murder, shyness, hidden identity, mental disorder, teenage life, zombie, socially awkward ...
Time:
70s, year 1977, 20th century, 80s
Place:
pittsburgh, pennsylvania, usa, romania
Similarity:
19%
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Genre: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
12-year-old Regan MacNeil begins to adapt an explicit new personality as strange events befall the local area of Georgetown. Her mother becomes torn between science and superstition in a desperate bid to save her daughter, and ultimately turns to ...
Style:
scary, suspense, demonic, classic horror, psychological horror ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
religion, demon, exorcism, priest, supernatural, devil, demonic possession, possession, occult, supernatural horror, exorcist, crisis of faith ...
Time:
70s, year 1973, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., persia, iraq, usa, new york ...
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
The parents of an anorexic woman fight to save her life.
Style:
neurotic, contemplative, realistic, psychological, serious ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
eating disorder, anorexia, self harm, weight loss, refusing to eat, trouble, psychological disorder, bulimia, depression, psychology, problem, illness ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
new york
Similarity:
18%
Genre: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a hypnotic research specialist free her from its grasp?
Style:
demonic, scary, cult horror, religious horror, surreal ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
possession, exorcism, demon, good versus evil, demonic possession, priest, supernatural, surrealism, psychic, teenage girl, fire, hypnosis ...
Time:
70s, 20th century
Place:
washington d.c., africa, usa, latin america, new york state ...
Similarity:
18%
Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: France, West Germany
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and ...
Style:
surreal, controversial, demonic, mind bending, creepy ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
surrealism, occult, insanity, obsession, body horror, cosmic horror, possession, supernatural power, private detective, supernatural horror, berlin wall, sex ...
Time:
year 1981, 80s, 20th century, year 1980
Place:
germany, west berlin west germany, berlin germany, europe, west germany ...
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Genre: Drama, Horror
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 146 min.
Story:
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
Style:
psychological, suspense, scary, disturbing, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
isolation, hotel, insanity, supernatural, psychopath, stephen king, ghost, snow, imaginary friend, danger, evil, haunting ...
Time:
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Place:
colorado, denver colorado, persia, usa, miami ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
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Style:
realistic, emotional, atmospheric, captivating, psychological ...
Plot:
friendship, teenage life, coming of age, drug abuse, youth, sexuality, self discovery, college, best friend, strong female presence, life is a bitch, high school life ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
france
Similarity:
18%
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