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Mank
Movie

Mank(2020)

6.8
tomato83%
R
132Minutes

Mank is a biographical drama that follows the life of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay for the iconic film Citizen Kane. Set in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood, the movie provides a glimpse into Mankiewicz's complicated relationship with director Orson Welles and the challenges he faces in the movie industry. With a witty and sharp script, Mank explores themes of ambition, power, and betrayal.

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Lazy Eye
Movie

Lazy Eye(2016)

6.4
tomato67%
87Minutes

Lazy Eye is a movie about a graphic designer, Dean, who leads a monotonous life in Los Angeles. One day, he receives an email from his ex-lover, Alex, which leads to their reunion at a cabin in Joshua Tree. As they spend time together, they confront their unresolved feelings and navigate through the complexities of their past relationship. The movie explores themes of love, reconciliation, and self-discovery.

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The Wind
Movie

The Wind(1928)

8
tomato100%
NR
76Minutes

In 'The Wind,' a woman named Letty moves to a remote area in the West, where she faces isolation and the constant onslaught of a fierce sandstorm. As her mental state deteriorates, Letty starts to believe that the wind is out to get her and becomes increasingly paranoid. She navigates the challenges of living alone in the harsh desert, dealing with attempted rape, drinking, and family relationships. The film explores themes of insanity, self-defense, and the dark side of the human psyche.

The Living Desert
Movie

The Living Desert(1953)

7.4
69Minutes

The Living Desert explores the diverse animal species and their daily routine in the harsh environment of the Arizona desert. From reptiles like lizards and rattlesnakes to mammals like bobcats and mice, the movie showcases the unique adaptations and struggles of these creatures for survival. It also highlights the intricate web of life in the desert, showcasing the predator-prey relationships and the mating rituals of various species.

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The Thompsons
Movie

The Thompsons(2012)

4.7
R
84Minutes

The Thompsons, a vampire family, find themselves in a small town in England. They are desperate to find a cure for their infertility and also face various obstacles including vampire attacks, robberies, and murder. As they navigate their way through the town, they encounter masked men, surveillance cameras, severed heads, and a series of violent events. The family's relationships are tested as they struggle to survive and find a way to continue their vampire bloodline.

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Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
Movie

Alien Nation: Dark Horizon(1994)

6.5
90Minutes

In this movie set in a futuristic California, humans and aliens coexist after a spaceship crash-lands on Earth. The story follows the lives of a police detective and an alien as they investigate a series of crimes and navigate the tensions and prejudices between their respective communities. Through their partnership, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens to disrupt the fragile peace. With themes of friendship, interracial relationships, and overcoming prejudice, Alien Nation: Dark Horizon explores the complexity of human-alien coexistence.

Suits on the Loose
Movie

Suits on the Loose(2005)

5.2
PG
94Minutes

Suits on the Loose is the story of two rebellious teens, Justin and Ty, and their breakout from a desert survival camp. When two naive Mormon missionaries, Elder Talbot and Elder Johnson, run into a restroom at a remote rest stop, Justin steals their car. Scrapping their military fatigues for the conservative missionaries' tags in hopes of passing through any road blocks, their guise is so good that the police insist upon escorting the escapees directly to New Harmony, the town that's been anxiously awaiting their Mormon missionaries. As the two renegades find themselves embraced by the town's hospitality, they try to map out their escape. With Elder Talbot and Elder Johnson destined to arrive, what will happen when the town of New Harmony discovers that their missionaries are actually on the lam from the law? Can they keep up the charade and fool everyone around them or will they be found out? Written by HaleStorm Entertainment

Deserted
Movie

Deserted(2016)

4.9
NR
92Minutes

Deserted is a 2016 movie about two sisters who get stranded in the Mojave Desert when their car breaks down. As they struggle to survive in the harsh environment, they must confront their own psychological demons and fractured relationship. With dehydration, heat exhaustion, and the constant threat of death by snakebite, they face profound challenges that test their will to survive.

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Bone Dry
Movie

Bone Dry(2007)

5.4
R
100Minutes

Bone Dry is a thrilling action movie about a man who finds himself buried up to his neck in the Mojave Desert. With limited resources and facing extreme conditions, he must use his wits to survive and escape before it's too late.

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One Crowded Night
Movie

One Crowded Night(1940)

6
68Minutes

The future of a group of strangely connected lives is determined on one crucial night at a dinky motel in the desert.

Blood Frenzy
Movie

Blood Frenzy(1987)

4.5
90Minutes

Blood Frenzy is a low-budget horror movie set in the Mojave Desert. It follows a group of teenagers who go camping in the desert for therapy, only to be stalked by a homicidal maniac with PTSD from the Vietnam War. The killer uses a pickaxe to murder his victims in gory slasher-horror fashion. As the body count rises, the surviving teenagers must fight for their lives and seek revenge against the deranged killer.

mojave desert

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows that showcase the mesmerizing beauty and harshness of the Mojave desert. Immerse yourself in thrilling adventures, gripping dramas, and captivating stories set against the backdrop of this iconic desert landscape. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, SimilarWatch brings you the best of Mojave desert-themed entertainment.

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