Movies and TvShows featuring "acromegaly" theme.

Jessie and Gerald arrive at an isolated lake house for some time away. Gerald restrains Jessie with handcuffs as part of a stranger rape fantasy, but he dies of a heart attack, leaving Jessie handcuffed to the bed. She fights to survive and break free, encountering hallucinations and confronting traumatic childhood memories. Eventually, she escapes and overcomes her fears. Six months later, she starts a foundation for sexual abuse victims. In court, she confronts a serial killer who resembles the man she saw during her ordeal, reclaiming her power and triumphing over her past.

In Tarantula, a small town in the southwest desert is plagued by a giant tarantula roaming the countryside. The creature was inadvertently created by a scientist's experiment, which caused a tarantula to grow to gigantic proportions. As the town is gripped by fear, a brave sheriff and a courageous newspaper reporter team up to stop the monstrous spider before it destroys everything in its path.

This documentary explores the life and legacy of Andre the Giant, a larger-than-life figure in the world of professional wrestling. From his humble beginnings in France to his international stardom, the film delves into Andre's iconic career, his struggles with acromegaly, and his impact on popular culture. With interviews from fellow wrestlers, friends, and family members, 'Andre the Giant' offers a captivating and intimate look at the man behind the legend.

The Giant tells the extraordinary story of Tomás, a giant man with acromegaly who became a soldier during the First Carlist War in 1836. The movie follows his journey through love, loss, and brotherly rivalry, capturing the essence of his remarkable life.

A scientist is sent to investigate an island where a deadly chemical leak has caused strange mutations in the wildlife. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and a potential environmental disaster.

When an excavation in the desert uncovers an ancient curse, a rabbi, a giant Nephilim mummy, and a supernatural-horror entity threaten to bring destruction. A group of people must unravel the legend of the Nephilim, confront the evil spirit, and put an end to the curse before it's too late. With elements of Judaism, reincarnation, and a touch of death, this action-packed movie explores the consequences of disturbing ancient legends.

A mad scientist, driven by revenge, creates a monstrous creature using a virus and acromegaly. He uses the creature to carry out his evil plans, including blackmail and attempted murder. Along the way, the scientist's assistant, a pianist, and a dog get caught in the chaos. The movie explores themes of loss, remorse, and the bond between a father and daughter.

The Brute Man is a semi-biographical horror thriller about a disfigured man with acromegaly who seeks revenge on those who have wronged him. He goes on a killing spree, targeting his victims in a series of brutal and morbid attacks. As the police try to catch him, they uncover the gruesome details of his past and the reasons behind his vengeance. The movie is set in a black-and-white world of twisted desires and dark secrets.

In House of Horrors, a newspaper columnist is falsely accused of murder when an evil man tries to frame him. With the help of a female journalist, he embarks on a dangerous journey to find the real killer and clear his name.

Alix Miller arrives at the isolated Crompton mansion in New Hampshire to paint the portrait of the mysterious Leland Crompton. When they meet, she discovers that he is horribly disfigured from a disease called acromegaly. Nevertheless, friendship, romance, and a deeper understanding develop between the two.

A woman and her two companions get lost in a storm and end up in a creepy house where a mad doctor is conducting experiments in the basement.

A documentary exploring the life and legacy of iconic makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin.