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Horror · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending
Pizza (2012)
Michael, a pizza delivery boy, shares a home with Anu, an aspiring horror writer. During one delivery, he visits a secluded bungalow where unsettling and mysterious events begin to unfold, disrupting his ordinary life and hinting at a deeper, unknown story.
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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending
Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012)
This film explores the complex relationship between a dedicated senior doctor and a more carefree junior doctor, offering a glimpse into the realities of the medical profession. The story follows a senior doctor, portrayed by Prathap Pothan, whose unwavering commitment to his work leads to a solitary existence. Alongside him is a junior doctor, played by Prithviraj, whose contrasting approach adds depth to their dynamic and the broader portrayal of medical life.
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Comedy · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending
Oğlum Bak Git (2012)
Orhan, seeking to overcome his cowardice and find a new perspective, meets Figen with the hope of a fresh start. However, his plans are quickly complicated when Red Erol attempts to arrange Figen's marriage to the son of mafia boss Rüstem. To escape her father’s controlling influence, Figen claims to be engaged to and deeply in love with Orhan. Unwilling to decline anyone’s request, Orhan finds himself entangled in a web of lies and unexpected danger as he navigates this complex situation.
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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending
Bitch Hug (2012)
Kristin eagerly anticipates her high school graduation, dreaming of escaping her small town and a difficult sister for the vibrant life of New York City. A column in the local paper about the city seemed assured, but a missed flight throws her plans into disarray. To avoid embarrassment, she unexpectedly finds herself hiding at the home of the enigmatic Andrea in a rural area. Together, they embark on a virtual journey to New York, which Kristin shares with her audience. However, the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur.
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Action · Dark tone · Mixed ending
Thiruthani (2012)
Thiruthani Movie story is about a youth who is very selfish and self centered.
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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending
The First Time (2012)
Dave and Aubrey, two high school seniors, unexpectedly find themselves drawn to each other in this tender coming-of-age story. Despite their initial hesitation, they embark on a whirlwind romance filled with laughter and unexpected moments. As they experience the thrill of first love, they confront vulnerability and explore their creativity, leading to a magical weekend of self-discovery and connection.
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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending
The Sessions (2012)
Confined to an iron lung since contracting polio as a child, a determined journalist seeks to explore intimacy and experience physical connection. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, engaging a sex surrogate to help him understand and embrace his own sexuality. Through their sessions, he confronts his personal challenges and finds unexpected liberation and a deeper understanding of himself.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
My Worst Nightmare (2012)
When their children become the best of friends, two people with opposing lifestyles are forced to confront their differences. A sophisticated art director and a carefree wanderer, initially rivals, find themselves navigating the challenges of raising children together. As they learn to cooperate, they begin to understand each other and discover unexpected connections, realizing that even seemingly incompatible people can find common ground and build a surprising bond.
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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending
All Together (2012)
Five friends, all in their later years, decide to share a home in this charming comedy. The arrangement brings together Jane Fonda, Geraldine Chaplin, and Claude Rich, and initially offers a fresh start and a chance to rediscover the joys of companionship. However, as they navigate the challenges of communal living, aided by a young caretaker, long-held secrets and simmering rivalries begin to emerge, testing the foundations of their newfound harmony and forcing them to confront the complexities of friendship.
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Horror · Tense tone · Bleak ending
Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
A new family finds themselves caught in a terrifying ordeal when they care for a strange young boy named Robbie. Five years after Katie’s disappearance with her nephew Hunter, a sinister presence continues to haunt the area. As darkness falls, cameras record the chilling events as Alex and her family are tormented by an unsettling force residing in the house next door, revealing a disturbing connection to the previous haunting.
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Thriller · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending
Perfect Number (2012)
To him the only unsolvable equation was love. A brilliant math teacher formulates the perfect cover-up after his neighbor murders her abusive ex-husband.
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Thriller · Dark tone · Bleak ending
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines (2012)
During Halloween, a West Virginia town celebrates the Mountain Man Festival, drawing a crowd of costumed revelers. However, the festivities are disrupted when a family of inbred hillbilly cannibals targets a group of visiting college students. The cannibals lure their victims with a deceptive trick-or-treat scheme, turning the night of music and mischief into a terrifying fight for survival.
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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (2012)
Ganga, a skilled camerawoman, crosses paths with Rambabu, a passionate and determined mechanic. Encouraged by Ganga, Rambabu pursues a career as a journalist. However, when a journalist is murdered by the corrupt politician Rana, Rambabu is driven to expose Rana's misdeeds and dismantle his political ambitions.
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Horror · Dark tone · Happy ending
Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012)
A man named Makoy travels to the remote town of Pulupandan to reunite with his pregnant girlfriend, Sonia, and faces resistance from her mother, Fely. Determined to be with Sonia, Makoy stays in town with the help of Sonia's father and a local helper, planning a surprise for her birthday. However, he soon encounters a group of terrifying creatures known as tiktik – man-eating monsters with a craving for unborn fetuses. Now, Makoy must fight to protect Sonia and their child, facing a vengeful and bloodthirsty enemy in a desperate battle for survival.
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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending
Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (2012)
During the holiday season, Scooby-Doo and the gang join a local toy store’s festive parade. Their fun takes a spooky turn when they stumble upon a long-abandoned clock tower with a mysterious history. A menacing snowman appears, accompanied by a sudden blizzard, and threatens to shut down the toy store permanently. The group must unravel the secrets of the clock tower and stop the snowman before the holiday spirit is lost forever.
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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending
Kelly + Victor (2012)
Adapted from Niall Griffiths' acclaimed novel, this is a love story about Kelly and Victor, whose instant attraction blossoms on a Liverpool nightclub dance floor. Their night together leads to a passionate encounter, but both are facing difficult circumstances. Kelly is trying to escape a troubled past, while Victor is drawn into a dangerous world of drugs. As their relationship deepens, darker instincts begin to surface, testing the boundaries of their connection.
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Crime · Tense tone · Happy ending
Blood Alley (2012)
Elijah Kane accepts a new assignment from the government, hoping to gain insight into the forces responsible for the death of his former team. While targeting a powerful gang boss involved in human smuggling, Kane and his team uncover a disturbing and far-reaching conspiracy. Their investigation reveals a network engaged in organ trafficking, leading them down a dangerous path filled with unexpected challenges and high stakes.
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Horror · Melancholic tone · Bleak ending
The Battery (2012)
During a zombie apocalypse in rural Connecticut, baseball players Ben and Mickey struggle to survive, both the undead and each other. Forced to work together as a "battery"—a pitcher and catcher—they must use their baseball skills to outwit a zombie batter. The pair's differing approaches to survival often lead to conflict, but a potential rescue appears when a human voice is heard over their walkie-talkies, leaving them to question whether salvation or danger lies ahead.
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Romance · Light tone · Happy ending
The Seven Year Hitch (2012)
Jennifer and Kevin have been childhood best friends and platonic roommates for years. When Jennifer plans to marry her deceitful boyfriend, Bryce, Kevin is determined to prevent what he sees as a disastrous mistake. Seeking help from his brother and a neighbor, Kevin uncovers a surprising legal complication: due to their long-term cohabitation, Jennifer and Kevin are already considered legally married under common law. This revelation throws a wrench in Jennifer's wedding plans and forces them to confront their feelings for each other.
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Drama · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending
Lilet Never Happened (2012)
This is the story of a young girl trying to survive on the streets of Manila. Initially a fighter with dreams and a rebellious spirit, she believes she can overcome any challenge with her intelligence. However, her journey takes a dark turn as she is forced to confront the harsh realities of life and spirals into child prostitution, losing her innocence along the way.
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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending
Argo (2012)
In November 1979, during the Iran hostage crisis, six Americans find refuge at the Canadian ambassador's residence in Tehran. Facing imminent discovery, CIA operative Tony Mendez devises a risky plan to extract them. He creates a believable cover story involving a fake science fiction film production to smuggle them out of the country, a perilous operation demanding both quick thinking and bravery.
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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending
Seven Psychopaths (2012)
A struggling screenwriter named Marty seeks inspiration by tagging along with his friends, who are involved in stealing dogs for ransom. Their latest scheme goes horribly wrong, plunging Marty into a bizarre and dangerous situation involving ruthless criminals and eccentric personalities. He finds himself caught in a chaotic world of violence and unexpected alliances, all while hoping to turn his experiences into a brilliant screenplay.
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Mystery · Dark tone · Bleak ending
Sinister (2012)
Seeking a sensational story, true-crime writer Ellison Oswald investigates a disturbing snuff film depicting a family’s brutal murder. While researching the crime, he discovers unsettling clues suggesting a supernatural force is at work. As Ellison and his family move into the house where the tragedy occurred, they find themselves increasingly targeted by a malevolent entity, forcing him to confront a terrifying reality and protect his loved ones from becoming its next victims.
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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending
Christmas Miracle (2012)
During a severe storm, eight strangers find themselves stranded and seek shelter in a deserted church due to a sudden road closure. As they navigate the challenges of being together, they discover the importance of cooperation and find unexpected ways to overcome their individual dilemmas, learning valuable lessons about faith and human connection along the way.
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Comedy · Tense tone · Happy ending
The Sleepover (2012)
The town of Derry has a secret, but no one told the new kid. It’s gonna be a long night.
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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending
Aiyyaa (2012)
Meenakshi, a young Marathi woman with a vivid imagination and a heightened sense of smell, dreams of finding her perfect match. She enjoys dancing and imitating her favorite actresses, dismissing the idea of arranged marriages. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Surya, a Tamil artist, and feels an immediate and inexplicable attraction to him.
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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending
Maattrraan (2012)
Akhilan and Vimalan are conjoined twins, the sons of genetic scientist Ramachandran. He leads a company that produces Energion, a dietary supplement marketed to enhance children’s intelligence. When a Russian journalist investigating Energion is found dead, the twins' lives are thrown into turmoil. They uncover a suspicious element surrounding the supplement and must navigate a dangerous situation that threatens their world.
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Family · Light tone · Happy ending
Girl vs. Monster (2012)
After accidentally unleashing a horde of monsters from a hidden chamber, Skylar discovers her parents are monster hunters. She must team up with her tech-savvy friends to recapture the escaped creatures and rescue her parents, who are now facing the monsters’ vengeful attacks.
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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending
Chittagong (2012)
Ordinary Boys, Extraordinary Triumph Jhunku, a 14-year-old youth in 1930s British Bangladesh, embarks on a journey to determine where he belongs.
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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending
Least Among Saints (2012)
A veteran struggling with a strained marriage and an uncertain future finds his life unexpectedly changed when he agrees to help a young boy searching for his missing father. As he assists the boy on this emotional journey, Anthony is forced to reckon with the lasting impact of his wartime experiences. Through their shared quest, he discovers unexpected compassion and finds a path toward healing and renewed hope.
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Drama · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending
Madrid, 1987 (2012)
In the heat of 1987 Madrid, journalist Miguel finds himself drawn into a complex relationship with the driven student Ángela. Their charged encounters ignite a battle between desire and inspiration, forcing them to confront personal ambitions and the profound societal changes sweeping through Spain as the nation moves beyond the legacy of Franco's dictatorship. They must navigate a landscape of shifting values and personal conflict.
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Drama · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending
Smiley (2012)
A college student finds herself increasingly convinced she's being stalked by a dangerous online killer in this suspenseful drama. As she grapples with mounting paranoia, the distinction between her fears and reality becomes dangerously unclear, leading her down a terrifying path where she questions everything she believes. Caitlin Gerard stars in this unsettling thriller about the perils of online interaction and the fragility of the human mind.
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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending
3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom (2012)
Frank has endured years of relentless teasing and humiliation from his unpredictable brother, Bruce. Just as Bruce begins to turn his life around, offering Frank a glimpse of a more stable future, Bruce's erratic behavior returns, shattering Frank's hopes and plunging him back into a chaotic and painful cycle.
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Sci-Fi · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending
Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike (2012)
With the global economy facing imminent collapse, the most innovative minds vanish without a trace, leaving behind perplexing hints. Dagny Taggart, a resourceful and determined leader, discovers a groundbreaking motor with the potential to avert disaster, but it’s useless without its creator. Racing against time, she embarks on a quest to locate the missing inventor and unravel the mystery behind the widespread strike, ultimately confronting the elusive John Galt.
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Action · Hopeful tone · Happy ending
Here Comes the Boom (2012)
To save his school's music program and support his colleagues, apathetic biology teacher Scott Voss impulsively enters the world of mixed martial arts. As he unexpectedly finds success and gains popularity, Scott’s journey inspires a remarkable and positive change throughout the entire school, even capturing the attention of the initially doubtful school nurse, Bella.
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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending
Gayby (2012)
Jenn and Matt, former college friends, find themselves adrift in their thirties after a string of unsuccessful relationships. Jenn, a yoga instructor, and Matt, a comic book enthusiast, decide to explore an unexpected path to parenthood. Years after jokingly promising to have a child together, they decide to conceive through a surprisingly intimate and unconventional arrangement, rediscovering their friendship and confronting their individual struggles along the way.
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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Ambiguous ending
Smashed (2012)
As a Los Angeles schoolteacher's hard-partying lifestyle begins to fall apart, she's forced to face the painful reality of her alcoholism. Reaching a breaking point, Kate finds herself isolated and struggling to survive. Determined to find a path to recovery, she connects with a mentor, her vice principal, and together they begin a difficult and challenging journey towards sobriety and rebuilding her life.
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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending
The Thieves (2012)
A skilled group of thieves comes together to execute a daring heist: stealing the Tear of the Sun, a priceless 318-carat diamond valued at $20 million. Their target is a heavily guarded casino, and as they infiltrate, old rivalries resurface and new alliances are forged. With a mysterious figure known as Macao Park orchestrating events from behind the scenes, the team must contend with both the police and each other to successfully claim the diamond.
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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending
The Snow Queen (2012)
A chilling presence, the Snow Queen, brings an endless winter that freezes hearts and emotions. When she transforms the young Kai into an ice statue, his courageous sister sets off on a perilous quest to rescue him and restore warmth to the world. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and encounters unforgettable characters in a race against time to break the Snow Queen's icy spell.
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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending
A Company Man (2012)
A seasoned contract killer begins to question his profession when he unexpectedly spares the lives of his intended targets. His decision puts him at odds with the powerful and ruthless organization he works for, who are determined to ensure he fulfills his obligations. Now, he must fight to protect himself and escape the company's grasp.
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