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Romance · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Swathi Muthyam (2022)

Balamurali, a diligent government employee, is set to marry Bhagyalakshmi after meeting her through an arranged‑marriage meeting. Their union seems to proceed without a hitch until a startling revelation—Balamurali had previously fathered a child—throws their future into uncertainty.

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Comedy · Dark tone

Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne (2022)

Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne is directed by Amarjit Singh Saron, featuring Diljit Dosanjh in a prominent role.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

Project Skyquake (2022)

Strange, trumpet-like sounds echoing across the globe prompt a young, aspiring journalist and his friend to launch an investigation. Their search for answers leads them on a perilous journey, uncovering a startling phenomenon and confronting a terrifying encounter that challenges their understanding of the world.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Blackout (2022)

Stranded in the intense heat of Mexico, a man with amnesia struggles to survive after awakening in the clutches of a powerful cartel. He must fight to piece together his forgotten past while evading ruthless forces and navigating a dangerous game of cat and mouse. As rival factions converge, the stakes escalate, and he races against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late.

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Documentary · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Srpska: The Struggle for Freedom (2022)

This film explores the rich history, culture, and traditions of Serbs residing west of the Drina River. It traces their journey from the medieval era in Bosnia through the 20th century, culminating in the formation of Republika Srpska, a recognized entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina. The documentary examines the challenges and triumphs that shaped their identity and heritage.

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Action · Tense tone · Sad ending

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

A royal messenger, Vandiyathevan, journeys across the Chola kingdom carrying a crucial message from the Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan. Simultaneously, Princess Kundavai strives to maintain political stability amidst growing plots and unrest. Various vassals and chieftains are scheming against the throne, threatening the foundation of the Chola empire and demanding the attention of those loyal to it.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Argentina, 1985 (2022)

In 1985 Argentina, a team of lawyers, led by Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo, bravely takes on the recently ousted military regime. Facing immense pressure and threats, they decide to prosecute the perpetrators of human rights abuses during the "Dirty War." With limited resources and under constant surveillance, the lawyers and their team work tirelessly to gather evidence and prepare their case, striving to bring justice to the victims and their families and help the nation confront its painful past.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Kantara (2022)

Shiva, a tribal drifter living with his mother in a remote hamlet, shuns the ancestral Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola rites after a traumatic childhood incident. He idles with friends and takes odd jobs for his landlord. When forest officer Murali arrives, the simple man‑vs‑nature clash deepens, forcing Shiva to decide whether he can save the forest or if Murali is merely a pawn in a larger scheme.

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Mystery · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

A new generation of witches unwittingly resurrects the Sanderson sisters, a trio of mischievous and powerful witches from the 17th century. Now, three teenagers must team up to stop the witches from achieving their nefarious plans and unleashing chaos on Halloween night. Facing a race against time as dawn approaches, the teens must find a way to outwit the witches and save Salem from their magical mayhem.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Smile (2022)

After witnessing a disturbing incident involving a patient, therapist Rose Cotter is plagued by increasingly frightening and inexplicable events. As she desperately seeks answers, she realizes that she’s become entangled in a sinister phenomenon that manifests through unsettling smiles. Battling her own sanity, Rose must confront the source of this terrifying force and fight to protect herself from its grasp, uncovering a dark and disturbing connection to the past.

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Action · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Vikram Vedha (2022)

Between good and evil, your choices define you. Vikram, a Lucknow police officer, is tasked with capturing gangster Vedha. When Vedha surrenders and tells moral stories, the line between law and crime blurs. He challenges Vikram’s righteousness, while Vikram clings to his belief in fairness, leaving them to wonder who stands on the side of justice.

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Adventure · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Vesper (2022)

In a post-apocalyptic world where the environment has been irrevocably damaged, a young girl named Vesper undertakes a dangerous journey to ensure the continuation of humankind. With her father's guidance, she utilizes her exceptional talent for bio-hacking, striving to restore balance and cultivate a sustainable future amidst the devastation. Their quest tests their resilience and ingenuity as they confront the challenges of a broken world.

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Mystery · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2022)

A struggling single mother finds herself unexpectedly partnered with a charismatic fugitive who possesses extraordinary powers. Recognizing an opportunity, they work together, but their scheme draws the attention of a relentless detective. As the detective investigates, the fragile relationship between the woman and the fugitive is tested, and the truth behind his abilities begins to surface, threatening to expose them both.

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Fantasy · Bittersweet tone · Bleak ending

Aníkúlápó (2022)

He who has death in his pouch. After an affair with a queen leads to his demise, an eager traveler encounters a mystical bird with the power to give him another life.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Good House (2022)

Hildy Good, a realtor in New England with a family history tied to the Salem witch trials, finds her life disrupted when a past relationship is rekindled. Reconnecting with her former high-school sweetheart, Frank Getchell, awakens dormant feelings but also draws her into a complex and potentially dangerous situation. As long-buried secrets and emotions rise to the surface, Hildy is forced to confront painful truths about herself and the people she thought she knew.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

God's Creatures (2022)

A mother’s unwavering loyalty to her troubled son creates a ripple effect of moral conflict in a close-knit seaside community. As she tries to protect him, her deceptions begin to expose deep secrets and shatter the bonds of family and neighbors, leading to a dramatic unraveling of their lives and a reckoning with uncomfortable truths.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Bros (2022)

A groundbreaking romantic comedy, this film tenderly portrays two gay men as they navigate the complexities of love and relationships. Balancing busy lives, they search for connection and discover the possibility of passion. From the creators of beloved comedies, this witty and warm-hearted story explores the joys and challenges of finding love in the modern world.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Dead for A Dollar (2022)

In 1870s America, a skilled gunslinger named Max accepts a job to find a young woman who has run away from her abusive husband. His pursuit leads him to discover she has escaped with an army deserter, forcing him to question his own sense of justice. As he tracks them across the dangerous landscape, Max finds himself facing ruthless assassins and a formidable rival, creating a perilous journey filled with moral complexities and deadly encounters.

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Adventure · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Spirit Halloween: The Movie (2022)

When three friends decide to spend a night inside a Spirit Halloween store after dark, they unwittingly unleash a terrifying force. The store's animatronic decorations come to life, possessed by sinister spirits determined to trap them. Facing their deepest fears, the friends must find a way to survive the night and escape the clutches of the malevolent entities that now control the store.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)

Ani FaNelli appears to have a perfect life, with a successful career and a glamorous wedding planned. However, her carefully built image is threatened when a documentary investigates a shocking event from her time at Brentley School. As the film explores her past, Ani is forced to confront buried secrets and the trauma she’s long tried to escape, risking the loss of everything she's worked for.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

My Best Friend's Exorcism (2022)

In 1988, the close friendship of Abby and Gretchen is challenged when Gretchen begins to exhibit disturbing behavior. As they grapple with the complexities of teenage life, love, and the trends of the era, Abby discovers a demonic force has taken hold of her best friend. Determined to save Gretchen, Abby seeks help from an unusual exorcist, embarking on a desperate fight against evil and struggling to maintain their bond amidst the escalating supernatural threat.

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Horror · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

The Curse of Robert the Doll (2022)

Robert the Doll, billed as the world’s most haunted doll, sits behind glass at a Key West museum. Visitors who ignore his rules allegedly suffer curses ranging from illness and injury to accidents and death. The documentary investigates the doll’s origins, its first owners in 1905, and the malevolent force said to reside within.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Attack on Titan (2022)

Humanity's struggle for survival begins when Earth's dwindling water supplies force a desperate expedition to Saturn's moon Titan. The crew seeks to secure sustainable H₂O from the moon's indigenous beings, only to be ambushed by resistant Titan rebels who doubt Earth's peaceful intentions and fear the visitors will not depart.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Ordinary Hero (2022)

Inspired by a real-life rescue operation in Hetian, Xinjiang, the film recounts the extraordinary efforts to save a young boy with a broken arm. Doctors, rescue crew, passengers, and police officers from diverse backgrounds collaborated across 1,400 kilometers in an 8-hour relay, demonstrating remarkable teamwork and ultimately creating a life-saving miracle.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Sissy (2022)

As children, Cecilia and Emma were inseparable, but their friendship fractured when Alex appeared. Twelve years later, Cecilia is a popular social media influencer who unexpectedly reunites with Emma, who is preparing for her wedding. What begins as a celebratory bachelorette party in a remote cabin quickly devolves into a disturbing confrontation, forcing Cecilia to face buried secrets and a long-simmering resentment from their shared past.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Naane Varuvean (2022)

A father discovers his teenage daughter is possessed, and the only way to free her is to obey the spirit’s demands. To do so he must confront his long‑separated twin brother, now a psychopathic killer, leading them on an epic, peril‑filled journey. As they battle supernatural forces and uncover buried family secrets, the father is forced to weigh his own morality against the ghost’s dark commands.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Everyone on Board (2022)

When a father and his estranged grandfather miss the train that is about to depart with the children they are looking after on a vacation, they embark on a frantic, reckless pursuit across Italy—from Turin all the way to Sicily. Their mismatched personalities and unreliability turn the journey into a chaotic adventure.

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Romance · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Life Is Beautiful (2022)

When Se‑yeon discovers she has a terminal illness, she tasks her reluctant husband Jin‑bong with the impossible mission of locating her long‑lost first love. As they travel together, the uneasy partnership becomes a tender road‑trip, prompting them to revisit glittering moments they have shared and cherish the hidden beauty of their everyday lives.

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Sci-Fi · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

The Munsters (2022)

A centuries-old vampire, Lily, finds herself falling for Herman, a gentle giant, in this charming romantic comedy. Their blossoming romance unfolds in Transylvania, where Lily must contend with her father’s disapproval and the customs of the undead. As their unusual love deepens, she faces obstacles that test the strength of their connection and challenge the traditions of their monstrous world.

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Mystery · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

God’s Crooked Lines (2022)

Alice Gould, a seasoned private investigator, fakes a mental breakdown to gain admission to a psychiatric hospital. Once inside, she must navigate the ward’s residents and staff while covertly collecting clues about a patient’s mysterious death, hoping to uncover the truth behind the ambiguous circumstances, risking her own sanity in the process.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Don't Worry Darling (2022)

In a 1950s desert community called Victory, life appears idyllic for the wives whose husbands work on the mysterious Victory Project. Surrounded by luxury and seemingly endless leisure, the women enjoy a seemingly perfect existence under the watchful eye of company CEO Frank. However, as unsettling cracks begin to appear in this carefully constructed world, one wife, Alice, starts to question the reality around her. Driven by suspicion, she must confront the sinister forces that may be hiding behind Victory’s perfect facade and risk everything to uncover the truth.

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Adventure · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022)

In 1968, Chickie Donohue impulsively sets out on a perilous journey to Vietnam to bring beer to his friends serving in the military. This seemingly simple act of camaraderie quickly becomes a challenging experience as he witnesses the brutal realities of war firsthand. Through his unexpected adventure, Chickie grapples with the complexities of loyalty, the sacrifices of those in combat, and a deeper understanding of friendship.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Carmen (2022)

A passionate young woman named Carmen escapes a tragic past in Mexico, seeking a fresh start and freedom in the United States. Her journey leads her to the US border, where she encounters Aidan, an ex-marine now working as a border patrol officer. As Carmen and Aidan's lives become intertwined, they face a complex and emotionally charged struggle against a backdrop of uncertainty and danger.

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Adventure · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Catherine Called Birdy (2022)

In 1290s England, Lady Catherine, known as Birdy, lives at Stonebridge Manor, which is facing financial difficulties. Her father’s attempts to secure the family’s future by arranging a beneficial marriage for her lead to conflict. Birdy is a spirited and clever young woman who resists these plans, using her wit to thwart potential suitors and challenge her parents' authority. Her journey becomes a spirited fight for independence and self-determination, testing the boundaries of love and tradition.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

On the Come Up (2022)

A determined young woman named Bri pursues her dream of becoming a successful battle rapper, striving to revive her family's reputation and improve her community's circumstances. After a viral performance, she unexpectedly gains widespread attention, but a controversial hit brings unexpected pressures. Bri now faces a difficult choice: remain authentic to her art or compromise her values to achieve mainstream success.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bleak ending

The Infernal Machine (2022)

Reclusive author Bruce Cogburn is disturbed by unsettling letters from an anonymous admirer, drawing him into a dangerous search for answers. As he investigates, he uncovers a complex network of lies and is forced to confront painful memories and the shadowy forces connected to the mysterious messages. His pursuit reveals shocking truths about his celebrated novel, The Infernal Machine, and the secrets it holds.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Lou (2022)

During a severe storm, a woman’s quiet existence is disrupted when a desperate mother seeks her assistance in saving her daughter who has been abducted. The two women set out on a dangerous mission, uncovering painful secrets from their pasts along the way. They must face confronting challenges and push themselves to their physical and emotional limits as they fight to bring the girl home.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Babli Bouncer (2022)

A first-of-its-kind for her village, Babli takes up a bouncer’s job to win over her love, leading to a series of funny and heart-warming events.

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Sci-Fi · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Blank (2022)

Claire Rivers, a struggling writer, is invited to a secluded, technologically advanced retreat. There, she finds herself isolated with a malfunctioning android when a software error cuts off all outside communication. As time passes and panic rises, Claire must rely on her intelligence and courage to navigate the dangerous situation, overcome her anxieties, and find a way to escape the retreat and the unpredictable android before it’s too late.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Enforcer (2022)

Antonio Banderas portrays Cuda, a ruthless enforcer working within Miami’s criminal underworld. His life takes a dramatic turn when he uncovers Estelle’s plan to exploit a young runaway. Torn between loyalty and a growing conscience, Cuda rebels against the very organization he served, risking everything to protect those he cares about and atone for past actions. He must now confront his dark history and face the dangerous repercussions of his change of heart.

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