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Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Night of the Dead (2012)

A mad scientist seeks test subjects for a zombie experiment and gets a bevy of sorority girls to take the bait.

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Adventure · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Bindlestiffs (2012)

Three high‑school virgins are suspended on a false graffiti charge and flee to the inner city, trying to reenact the plot of *The Catcher in the Rye*—a book they haven’t read. Their odyssey leads them into encounters with vagrants, prostitutes and crack addicts, while a deranged school security guard named Charlie, convinced they plan a school shooting, pursues them to “save America.”

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Adventure · Tense tone · Happy ending

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie (2012)

Space Pirates vs. Space Sheriff. The legendary Space Sheriff Gavan is assigned to apprehend the Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, but Ashurada—chief of the Zangyack prison and descendant of Gavan’s old foe Don Horror—captures Gavan and locks him in the galaxy’s worst jail. The Gokaigers mount a rescue, teaming with Gavan to battle Ashurada.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone

Always: Sunset on Third Street ’64 (2012)

As the 1964 Tokyo Olympics approach, Rynosuke Chagawa awaits a new TV to watch the games. His pregnant wife Hiromi runs a bar, and he adds a second floor to his shop so adopted son Junnosuke can study for Tokyo University, hoping to spare him the hardships Rynosuke endured. Competition arrives when a new story, “The Virus,” appears in the publication that prints his “Boy’s Adventure Book,” while neighbor Norifumi Suzuki gets a deluxe TV.

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Action · Dark tone · Happy ending

Underworld: Awakening (2012)

Selene, a vampire warrior, awakens after a decade to find a world consumed by chaos. Her beloved Michael has disappeared, and humanity is engaged in a war against both vampires and lycans. Cast out by her own vampire coven, she must navigate this fractured landscape and confront a dangerous new enemy: a genetically enhanced lycan with plans to conquer both species.

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Action · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Red Tails (2012)

During World War II, the US Army Air Forces faced a critical shortage of pilots. Seeking a solution, they initiated a program to train African American men to become fighter pilots, despite prevailing racial discrimination. These courageous men, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, faced prejudice both at home and abroad, but proved their skill and valor in combat. They escorted bomber missions over Europe, earning a distinguished reputation for their unwavering bravery and exceptional flying abilities, ultimately challenging societal biases and contributing significantly to the war effort.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Haywire (2012)

Mallory Kane is a highly trained operative who uncovers a conspiracy within her own agency and is framed as a fugitive. Now a target, she’s forced to go on the run, using her exceptional combat skills to evade relentless pursuers. As she fights for survival, Mallory begins to unravel the truth behind the betrayal and plans a dangerous gambit to expose those who set her up. With nowhere to trust, she must rely on her instincts and resourcefulness to stay one step ahead.

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Crime · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Robot & Frank (2012)

Curmudgeonly Frank lives alone, spending his days at the local library where he flirts with the librarian. Worried, his adult children purchase a caretaker robot for him. Though initially skeptical, Frank soon enjoys the robot’s help with meals, cleaning and companionship. The robot’s support even rekindles Frank’s old, illicit heist hobby, sparking a new caper.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

16-love (2012)

After a career‑ending injury sidelines the nation’s top junior tennis star, she is thrust into the ordinary world of high school. With her rigorous training days behind her, she learns to navigate classes, friendships and family expectations, while unexpectedly opening her heart to a romance she never imagined possible.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Ayyare (2012)

The film warns ordinary people of falling prey to conmen and fake godmen. Rajendra Prasad says the bitter social message is wrapped in humor that acts as a sugar coating. His role shows how, by a twist of fate, an ordinary man becomes a godman and then a pawn of villains.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Din Tao: Leader of the Parade (2012)

A‑Tai (Alan Ko) says he is the son of Uncle Da (Chen Po‑cheng) and Aunt Da (Samantha Ko), who run a Taichung troupe performing acts in religious processions. Performers must paint faces or wear heavy god puppets, requiring martial arts, acrobatics and stamina, yet society brands them as gang‑linked. Uncle Da rivals Wu‑cheng (Liao Jun), a fellow disciple. After estranging from the troupe, A‑Tai moves to Taipei to study rock music, until a mysterious man in a blue coat summons him back.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Spanish Masala (2012)

Charlie arrives in Spain with a troupe of artists hoping for a fresh start. Disillusioned, he parts ways with them to seek work elsewhere. When an unexpected opportunity arises, his natural gift for cooking lands him the prestigious position of chef for the Spanish ambassador, thrusting him into diplomatic intrigue and cultural exchange.

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Documentary · Melancholic tone · Happy ending

Ethel (2012)

The personal, untold story of Ethel Kennedy Filmmaker Rory Kennedy interviews her mother, Ethel Kennedy, who discusses family, marriage and politics.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Viral Factor (2012)

A seriously wounded IDC agent, Jon, returns to his origins and discovers a hidden family secret. Accompanied by medical expert Rachel, he journeys through Southeast Asia, forming a friendship that’s challenged when they become entangled in a dangerous game against a powerful and merciless criminal organization. Their pursuit leads them through perilous landscapes as they fight for survival.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

The Front Line (2012)

As armistice negotiations falter, a brutal stalemate grips the eastern front in Korea. During the intense fighting, a South Korean commander is tragically killed, and his body is mistakenly riddled with friendly fire. A relentless investigator is sent to determine the circumstances surrounding his death, navigating a web of suspicion and danger to uncover whether it was a devastating accident or a deliberate act of sabotage.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2012)

While traveling, two brothers, Ed and Al, encounter the Milos people living in a remote valley. They find a community struggling under oppression, and become entangled in a burgeoning rebellion. The brothers meet Julia, a determined alchemist seeking to liberate her people and restore their heritage. Her methods involve utilizing the dangerous power of the Philosopher's Stone, threatening to unleash devastating consequences.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

A Man Escaped (1956) (2012)

Confined within the walls of Fort Montluc, prisoner-of-war André Fontaine meticulously plans a daring escape, spurred by the looming threat of execution. The arrival of a new cellmate initially disrupts his focus, but ultimately provides an unexpected opportunity to execute a more ambitious breakout. He methodically prepares, studying the fort’s layout and routines to overcome the seemingly insurmountable challenge.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

We Not Naughty (2012)

A movie about growing up in Singapore, which focuses on the lives of two families where the oldest children gets involved with the local mafia.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Never Ending Story (2012)

A man and a woman who is only given so much time to live fall in love and resolves heart aching love into a bright and cheerful one.

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Action · Happy ending

The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012)

After his rise to power in the original Scorpion King, Mathayus sees his kingdom collapsed and his queen lost to plague. Now working as a hired assassin, he must protect a realm from a ruthless tyrant and his ghost warriors, hoping to reclaim his former glory. The film features Ron Perlman, Billy Zane, Dave Bautista and Kimbo Slice, delivering nonstop epic action and adventure.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

2-Headed Shark Attack (2012)

A Semester at Sea vessel is ambushed by a monstrous, mutated shark with two heads and thousands of razor‑sharp teeth, sinking the ship and leaving the crew and a group of co‑ed passengers stranded. They find temporary shelter on an isolated atoll, only to discover that rising floodwaters threaten their safety as the creature continues to stalk them.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Robo-G (2012)

When a robot goes haywire, three engineers racing to have it work for an upcoming science show enlist a man to pilot the machine’s shell and protect their jobs. Their quick‑fix performance draws intense media coverage and catches the eye of a curious science student, who begins to scrutinize the demonstration.

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Crime · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Sexting in Suburbia (2012)

Rachel and her moody daughter Dina share a close bond, with Dina seemingly confiding everything to her mother. After Dina’s sudden suicide, Rachel is left devastated and bewildered. Determined to understand her daughter’s last days, Rachel digs into Dina’s hidden life, uncovering painful secrets and the relentless bullying that had driven her apart.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Happy ending

Contraband (2012)

A former smuggler, Chris Farraday, is pulled back into a dangerous life when his brother-in-law’s failed deal leaves him owing a powerful crime boss. To settle the debt, Farraday must orchestrate a risky operation to recover millions in counterfeit money within Panama’s perilous underworld. He assembles a skilled crew and races against time, attempting to evade ruthless drug lords, corrupt law enforcement, and deadly assassins while protecting his family from harm.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Nanban (2012)

Two college friends set out to find their missing classmate, once a hopeful and successful student. As they travel, they reminisce about university days and the special moments they shared before he vanished after graduation. Their quest brings them face‑to‑face with a rival who once made a forgotten bet, a chaotic funeral, and a wedding they must crash.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Vettai (2012)

Guru consistently supports his shy younger brother, ensuring he earns recognition and promotions within the police force. However, after a harrowing incident that threatens their lives, Guru understands that protecting his brother requires more than career guidance, prompting him to take drastic, personal action to keep his sibling safe.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Tangled Ever After (2012)

The kingdom buzzes with excitement as everyone gathers for Rapunzel and Flynn’s royal wedding. When Pascal the chameleon and Maximus the horse, serving as ring‑bearer, lose the gold bands, a frantic search erupts. Their blunders unleash flying lanterns, a flock of doves, a barricade and a finale as they race to retrieve rings before anyone notices.

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Crime · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Businessman (2012)

Guns Don’t Need Agreements Just as the cops have declared the end of Mafia in Mumbai, a man named Surya arrives in the city with the intentions of conquering it.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Ghost (2012)

A horror tale infused with romance unfolds within a hospital, where Sayali Bhagat portrays a compassionate doctor and Shiney Ahuja plays a debonair detective drawn into the mystery. Directed by Puja Jatinder Bedi, the film blends supernatural suspense with emotional twists.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Hamilton: In the Interest of the Nation (2012)

Carl Hamilton successfully infiltrates an international syndicate that has stolen cutting‑edge Swedish GPS‑guided missiles. Suddenly the group is ambushed by a highly trained band of mercenaries hired by an unknown client. Hamilton survives the massacre, but the missiles vanish without a trace, leaving the mission unresolved.

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Sci-Fi · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Divide (2012)

Following a nuclear attack on New York City, a group of strangers finds shelter in an underground bunker. Confined and with limited resources, the initial hope for survival quickly deteriorates. As days turn into weeks, the psychological toll of their situation leads to paranoia, desperation, and increasingly disturbing behavior. The group’s fragile sense of community fractures, revealing the darker sides of human nature as they struggle to endure.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Joyful Noise (2012)

A small Georgia town’s future rests on the shoulders of its Divinity Church Choir as they prepare for the National Joyful Noise Competition. The team faces challenges when tradition-minded Vi Rose and the passionate G.G. Sparrow clash over the choir’s musical direction. Personal differences and the romantic entanglements of their teenage children further complicate matters, leading to both conflict and unexpected harmony.

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Horror · Tense tone · Sad ending

Don't Go in the Woods (2012)

A young band seeking inspiration and a break from their ordinary lives travels into the woods. As they journey deeper, they find themselves caught in a disturbing situation involving love, greed, and intense ambition. The experience blurs the line between what's real and what's terrifying, forcing them to fight for survival in a nightmarish scenario.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Albatross (2012)

Fleeing a difficult past in Sierra Leone, Claudetta seeks a fresh start in America. She confronts the challenges of adapting to a new culture while battling personal struggles. Her journey becomes a powerful exploration of resilience and the search for identity, as she strives to build a new life and find hope amidst adversity.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Lula, the Son of Brazil (2012)

In 1940s Brazil, a young boy named Lula faces poverty with the help of his determined mother. Growing up, he finds purpose in supporting his family and eventually attends Senai technical school, setting the stage for a career in politics. Following a profound personal loss with the death of his wife, Lula undergoes a transformative experience. He then rises to become an inspiring leader, overcoming considerable hardship to achieve a remarkable life.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

The Falls (2012)

Love is not a sin. Two missionaries, RJ and Elder Merrill, travel to a small Oregon town to serve their mission and teach the words of Joseph Smith. Living together and confronting the challenges of leaving home, they help each other discover strengths, share a deep passion for their faith, and learn to express forbidden feelings, risking the only community they have.

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Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Daddy Can’t Dance (2012)

When you’re backed into a corner, you hit the floor. Pete Weaver, a former break‑dancer, is forced to return to the scene after his daughter requires costly medical care. With help from his old crew, he trains for a high‑stakes break‑dancing contest whose prize could cover her treatment and save her life.

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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending

The Outback (2012)

Teased for his white fur, Johnny the koala joins a traveling carnival with Hamish the Tasmanian devil and Higgens the monkey talent agent. While crossing desert, their trailer breaks loose and crashes. Hamish names Johnny a hero, and Johnny must live up to it as locals battle Bog, a giant crocodile and dingo henchmen to rescue a kidnapped koala.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bleak ending

The Devil Inside (2012)

Following a disturbing 911 call revealing decades-old confessions, Isabella begins a frightening investigation into her mother’s alleged crimes at Centrino Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Determined to uncover the truth, she employs a blend of scientific methods and faith, believing her mother is possessed by demons. As Isabella delves deeper, she confronts a terrifying darkness that threatens to consume her.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Players (2012)

Two professional robbers, an illusionist, an expert make-up artist, a gadget expert and a hacker come together to steal Romanian gold ingots while it is in transit.

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