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In "Thesis," Alejandro Amenábar crafts a chilling exploration of the boundaries between art and morality through the disturbing lens of a film student's research. As Ángela and her classmate Chema delve into the dark underbelly of violence in cinema, they find themselves entangled in a horrifying mystery that blurs the line between fiction and reality. If you appreciated the psychological tension and moral quandaries of "Thesis," you'll find similar themes in our curated selection of thought-provoking horror films that question the nature of violence and its impact on society.
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