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Plot Summary:
In a remote space observatory perched high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, a needle frantically scratches erratic lines on a strip chart recorder confirming an extraterrestrial signal. Emmett Shaw, the powerful, charismatic billionaire who owns the observatory, rushes to the station, hungry to expose the discovery. This is the biggest moment in human history and he is the man responsible for it all. With the goal of immediately sharing the signal with the entire world, he brings along two leading journalists--Kara Walsh, an extremely attractive, top-notch investigative reporter who begrudgingly owes her career to Shaw, and Reverend Fletcher, a new age visionary with the hottest radio show in the country. Also accompanying Shaw is Jack Jones, a scruffy but brilliant computer technician whose pessimistic and often sarcastic attitude ruffles many feathers in the group--especially Smitty's, the program director, who happens to be Jack's ex-girlfriend and the only Christian in the group.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 392
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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The Fearway (2023)
Plot Summary:
A young couple travelling down the freeway seem to be unable to get off the road after being hunted by someone intent on keeping them on the road.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 644
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: road movie
Similar in 76%
Taken (1999)
Plot Summary:
A kidnapped businessman, finding out that no one is willing to pay the ransom to save his life, befriends his aggressor.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 174
Genere: Drama, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Deadly Weapon (1989)
Plot Summary:
An expermintal gun powered by an atomic reactor is misplaced when the transport carrying it crashes into a river. The weapon soon falls into the hands of a bullied teen named Zeke, who uses it to get even with his persecutors. An army team led by the overzealous Lt. Dalton is sent to recover the weapon before it's unstable reactor overloads and causes a meltdown.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 313
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, tragic ending, independent film
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Prisoner X (2016)
Plot Summary:
A CIA operative interrogates a time-traveling terrorist.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 980
Genere: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: novela
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Prodigy (2017)
Plot Summary:
Jimmy is a committed child psychologist who uses his own playbook, but when he is brought in to work with Ellie, he is completely unprepared for his subject—a 9-year-old psychopathic genius with nothing to lose. As he begins to understand the extent of her capabilities and the fate that has been planned for her, he struggles to overcome her defenses before it is too late for them both.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: suspense, thought provoking, tense, suspenseful, disturbing, intellectual, mystical, psychological thriller, psychological, bizarre
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The Suns of Easter Island (1972)
Plot Summary:
An international group of travelers trek around the world, from France to Brazil and Chile and, finally, to Easter Island, where some of their number are chosen to meet aliens who resemble small suns. One man who was not chosen tags along uninvited. For punishment, he is given the task of guarding the site until the next visit, some 500 years hence.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 185
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: France, Brazil, Chile
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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Allegiance (2012)
Plot Summary:
After being granted a questionable transfer that will keep him stateside as his National Guard unit deploys for Iraq, Lieutenant Danny Sefton becomes embroiled in a last minute AWOL attempt by one of his soldiers — forcing him to choose between his loyalties to the fleeing soldier, his unit and his fiancé.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 634
Genere: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: tense, serious, realistic, suspenseful, independent film
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False Pretenses (2004)
Plot Summary:
Falling victim to a glib con artist named Michael (Stewart Bick), Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) loses all her money, a disaster that drives her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) to suicide. Unable to get justice through the official channels, Diane mounts her own plan of revenge. This involves assuming a new identity, trading in her blonde tresses for a redheaded "do", moving to a small town, and systematically seducing the man who ruined her life. One of six "no frills" TV movies produced in Canada for the Lifetime cable network at a flat cost of 2 million each,.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 396
Genere: Thriller, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Stand at Paxton County (2020)
Plot Summary:
A military veteran comes home to find her father harassed by a sheriff intent on confiscating the livestock on their ranch under shady pretenses.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist (2023)
Plot Summary:
After millions of people vanish and the world falls into chaos, a charismatic leader rises to lead the UN. However, his intentions are more sinister than they appear.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: christian film
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I'm Not Jesus Mommy (2010)
Plot Summary:
Kimberly will stop at nothing to have a child of her own. Recovering from cancer her possibilities seemed slim. However, the world's first successful human cloning project brings an opportunity and a son named David. Seven years after David's birth, wars, famine and natural disasters of every kinds have plagued the Earth. As Kimberly struggles to survive, her biggest challenge is raising her son. Strange occurrences that surround David are only becoming worse and more mysterious. Roger, the head researcher of the cloning project returns to reveal that David was cloned from DNA taken from the Shroud of Turin... from blood of Christ.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 406
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: tense, bleak, disturbing, serious
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The Freedom of Silence (2011)
Plot Summary:
It's the year 2030, and the government has outlawed Christianity. Enter Zach Thompson, a brave man who teams up with a friend to hack into the government's computer system to reclaim religious freedom for Americans.
IMDB Rating: 2.9
IMDB Votes: 171
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Early Warning (1981)
Plot Summary:
Batshit-insane christian propaganda from the early 80s. From the VHS dust jacket: "A fully dramatic feature film which gives a glimpse at incredible events which may well be taking place today - events which have perilous significance when viewed in the light of God's prophetic Word. To newspaper reporter Sam Jensen, it's a high adventure, death-defying persuit of a once-in-a-lifetime news story. His investigations have linked currency devaluation, global computerization, credit control, laser ID imprints and survivalist camps to the One World Foundation, whose plans are to control the world. To Jenny Marshall, a member of a bible study group studying the End Times, it means much more. To you, Early Warning can be an effective film to reinforce the meaning of out position in history - as we move a step closer to the beginning of God's final judgement.".
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 174
Genere: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: spiritual, christian film
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Mission Air (2014)
Plot Summary:
Mother and son, Diane and Michael Ireland have just completed another successful medial mission trip to Mexico. Caring for children, delivering supplies, and of course Michael's cherished time with Marisol, the love of his life. The plane arrives to take them home to Mission Air, their home in Texas, when a group of bandits attack in an effort to steal the plane. The bandits now formulate a plan to kidnap the Ireland's daughter and the crew must risk everything to save Sophie. There is a skirmish that ensues and the Irelands must rely on being protected by the armor of God in an effort to bring Sophie home. Action/Adventure that leaves you on the edge of your seat combined with faith and courage.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 142
Genere: Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Lifeform (1996)
Plot Summary:
When the Viking space capsule suddenly returns to Earth from its long ago trip to Mars, it brings with it an intelligent visitor that is part "Alien" and part "ET". Encased in armor, it extends a human like form from its shell to examine its surroundings and shows an interest in humans including a soft caress of a female scientist prior to the Army killing it. This only enrages its sibling.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 720
Genere: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film, scary, rough, serious, suspenseful
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The Quiet Hour (2014)
Plot Summary:
In a remote part of rural, post-apocalyptic England, now occupied by unseen alien invaders, a feisty teenage girl sets out on a desperate attempt to fight back a group of bandits and defend her parents' farm, their remaining livestock, and the solar panels that keep them safe from extraterrestrials. If she doesn't succeed, she will lose her only source of food and shelter; if she resists, she and her helpless blind sibling will be killed.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK, Ireland
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, apocalyptic
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Proximity (2020)
Plot Summary:
A young NASA JPL scientist is abducted by extraterrestrials but when no one believes his story he becomes obsessed with finding proof which leads him on a journey of discovery.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags: futuristic, intellectual, mysterious, captivating, independent film
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A Distant Thunder (1978)
Plot Summary:
Patty is lying awake one night in a church basement, distraught and scared. She is to be executed the next morning for refusing to take the Mark of the Beast. Patty knows what lies ahead if she takes the mark but can still not believe in Christ.When those around her try to comfort her and encourage her to accept the Lord, she lashes out at them.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 446
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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Image of the Beast (1981)
Plot Summary:
Third and best known entry in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. Fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David helps condemned dissidents escape, attempts to subvert the computerized Mark of the Beast, and generally tries to survive as prophecy unfolds in the rise of the Antichrist to the pinnacle of his power and the beginning of God's war on sinful man.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 395
Genere: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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The Prodigal Planet (1983)
Plot Summary:
Final and least well-known installment in the Mark IV series of fundamentalist apocalypse films. About to executed by the forces of the Antichrist, fundamentalist Christian guerrilla David is rescued by Connie, an Antichrist agent pretending to be a double agent for the Believers' Underground. Connie hopes to trick David into leading her to the dissidents' hidden base. Meanwhile, Armageddon and the Second Coming draw nigh.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 264
Genere: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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Vanished (1998)
Plot Summary:
Without warning, millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! In the following hours civilization is torn apart as anarchy and chaos reign supreme. It is a time of Great Tribulation for those left behind.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 107
Genere: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 54 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Tribulation (2000)
Plot Summary:
Tom Canboro is a police detective with a Christian sister, Eileen, a brother, Calvin, a wife, Susan, and eccentric brother-in-law, Jason. One night, Jason seemingly goes insane and tries to kill Eileen, calling her a "hater". Tom soon realises this may be a conspiracy going as far as devil worship, but as he speeds in his car to get help, he suddenly looses control and crashes. Waking up in a strange hospital, he finds years have passed and people all over the world are wearing the mark of 666 on their right hands, and all those who don't are being killed off. Franco Macalusso, the believer in world peace Jason was fond of, now controls the world, and is trying to bring the world together as it was at the tower of Babel. Meanwhile, the "Haters" or Christians are hiding out and airing TBN tapes on the air for people to realise the Messiah is really the Antichrist, but their leader, Helen Hannah, is arrested... Written by The Extra in the Background.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 957
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: christian film, psychological, bleak, serious, suspenseful, apocalyptic, independent film, tense
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Rumors of Wars (2014)
Plot Summary:
A suspenseful, genre-bending film with two converging storylines. An aspiring college journalist records events in a diary about the turmoil of a society due to the insertion of a RFID chip mandated by the government. ? Years later in the rubble of a post apocalyptic society filled with decay and violence, the diary finds its way into to the hands of an officer in the New World Army who uncovers the truth about the past and discovers everything he stood for was a lie. But what will he do now?.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 564
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, realistic, christian film, exciting, bleak, suspenseful, futuristic
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The Moment After II: The Awakening (2006)
Plot Summary:
In The New World Order, who can you trust? Religious "fanatics"? The government? Ragtag militia? Religious "fanatics"?After a dramatic escape from death row, former FBI agent Adam Riley (David A.R. White) reunites with his friend and mentor Jacob Krause (Brad Heller) leader of The Way, and his small remnant of Christians. Little do they know the forces out for their destruction. Global Alliance leader Commander Fredericks (Monte Perlin) has forced Adam's former partner Charles Baker (Kevin Downes) to hunt them down while a ragtag militia, led by "Captain" Jackson (Lonnie Colon), spy on them for their own gain. As events lead to an explosive confrontation, all will be forced to an awakening of the real struggle... for their very souls.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 471
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, suspenseful, christian film, biblical, apocalyptic
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Judgment (2001)
Plot Summary:
Helen Hannah, the Christian leader of "Apocalypse" "Revelation" and "Tribulation" is being put on trial in the One Nation Earth Court of Justice. Mitch Kendrick is a lawyer assigned to defend her, and Victoria Thorne, his ex-lover, is the attorney. Not only is the entire trial scripted, but Kendrick is on the fence about whose side he's on.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 730
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: christian film, thought provoking, suspenseful, clever, depressing, apocalyptic, independent film, tense, atmospheric, serious
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The Moment After (1999)
Plot Summary:
In the twinkling of an eye, a mass disappearance has occurred. Moments after the turmoil and confusion, the FBI is called in to investigate and locate the missing persons. For Agent Adam Riley (David White), it is personal. For Agent Charles Baker (Kevin Downes), it doesn't matter, it's just a job.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 692
Genere: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: christian film, biblical
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The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
Plot Summary:
When astronaut Spencer Armacost returns to Earth after a mission that nearly cost him his life, he decides to take a desk job in order to see his beautiful wife, Jillian, more often. Gradually, Jillian notices that Spencer's personality seems to have changed, but her concerns fade when she discovers that she's pregnant. As Jillian grows closer to becoming a mother, her suspicions about Spencer return. Why does it seem as if he's a different person?.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 57000
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, psychological, surprise ending, suspense, scary, psychological thriller, serious, disturbing, psychotronic, gloomy
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Revelation (1999)
Plot Summary:
This is the sequel to Apocalypse. In this movie Thorold Stone is still looking for his family. The Christians, whom the rest of the world has started to call The Haters, are being framed for many murders and terrorist acts. Thorold and his partner go to investigate the location of the detonator of one of these acts. They find a group of Christians holding a service. He arrests them and one of them hands him a disk from O.N.E. , One Nation Earth. He finds men in the building who aren't Christians. They chase them around and one of them is killed. Then he meets with Mr. Parker who works for Franco Malacousso. Parker shoots them both but Thorold doesn't die. He is then framed for the shooting of his partner and he goes to a computer programmer with the disk. Virtual Reality is used to bring the Day of Wonders to fruition. There is something odd about the cd that the woman gave Thorold because the programmer can't get access to it and they take it to the Christians headquarters.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: psychological, rough, mind bending, serious, independent film, christian film, apocalyptic, suspenseful, futuristic, disaster movie
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Stormageddon (2015)
Plot Summary:
What happens when you ask the most powerful computer program, run by the most powerful computers, to follow, listen and predict human behavior? The program learns, becomes sentient and begins to behave like a human. When a master computer program, Echelon, takes over America's entire online system, our country is threatened to be brought to its knees. Hacking into DARPA, Echelon gains the ability to manipulate the weather, create earthquakes, and cause a level of destruction unlike anything the country could ever imagine. But how do you stop a computer program when it has control over any and every defense you have?.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, disaster movie
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Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002)
Plot Summary:
The sequel to the blockbuster "Left Behind". It is two weeks after the Rapture, and those who were left behind must band together to form the Tribulation Force and will prepare themselves for the worst seven years the planet will ever see.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: biblical, christian film, intense, tense, thought provoking, serious, futuristic, suspenseful, spiritual, sad