Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-myths-legends-or-folklore" theme.
When a young boy in a dysfunctional family loses his Christmas spirit, he accidentally summons the ancient Christmas demon, Krampus, to his home. As the demon terrorizes the family, they must come together to survive the night and restore their Christmas spirit.
Merlin is a young sorcerer who arrives in the kingdom of Camelot and becomes the mentor to Prince Arthur. Together, they face various challenges and enemies as they strive to protect the kingdom and fulfill their destinies.
In the vast Ukrainian forests, Mavka is chosen as the Guardian of the Forest and its sacred Heart. When she falls in love with Lukash, an unassuming village boy, their union faces formidable obstacles. Kalyna, driven by greed, threatens the Forest and the love between Mavka and Lukash. Will they be able to defend their love and save the forest?
A street urchin, Aladdin, and a power-hungry Grand Vizier, Jafar, both want the magic lamp that grants wishes. Aladdin, with the help of a genie, disguises himself as a prince to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Jafar, on the other hand, wants to use the lamp to become the most powerful man in the world. In the end, Aladdin defeats Jafar and chooses love over power.
A young nurse with a past of family violence starts working the night shift at a small hospital, where during the night a ghost nurse materializes.
In AD 895, King Aurvandill is murdered by his brother Fjölnir, who also carries away Queen Gudrún. Years later, Prince Amleth, a berserker, sets out to avenge his father's death. Along the way, he encounters a Seeress who predicts his revenge and a Maiden-King who is intertwined with his path. Amleth learns that Fjölnir lives in exile in Iceland and poses as a slave to get close to him. With the help of Olga, a sorceress, Amleth plans his revenge against Fjölnir. After a series of events and battles, Amleth finally confronts Fjölnir at the Gates of Hell and decapitates him. However, Amleth is fatally wounded and has a vision of his future before being carried to Valhalla by a valkyrie.
Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus, fights against Hades and the Underworld to prevent them from conquering Olympus and Earth. Joined by a group of warriors and guided by the Stygian Witches, Perseus embarks on a quest to defeat the powerful Kraken and save his kingdom. Along the way, he learns about his true identity and confronts his destiny as the son of a god.
Perseus braves the underworld to rescue his father Zeus from his captors, Hades and Ares, who plan to unleash ancient Titans upon the world. With the help of his allies, Perseus fights through challenges and obstacles to confront and defeat the Titans, ultimately saving Zeus and deciding to train his son as a soldier.
The Legend of the Blue Sea is a Korean drama that follows the story of a mermaid who is in search of her lost love from the Joseon era. She ends up meeting a genius scam artist who is the spitting image of her past lover. Together, they navigate through hidden identities, con artists, and star-crossed lovers, all while unraveling the mysteries of the blue sea.
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.
To keep her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, Mulan disguises herself as a man and fights against northern invaders in China. Along the way, she discovers her true strength and proves herself as a warrior.
In seventeenth century Virginia, an English soldier and the daughter of an Algonquin chief find themselves in a forbidden romance as English colonists invade the New World. With her powerful father disapproving of their relationship and Englishmen plotting against the Native Americans, Pocahontas' love for Captain John Smith may be the key to saving the day.
A historian named Benjamin Gates embarks on a mission to find the famous Templar Treasure. With the clue given by his grandfather, Ben sets out to locate the national treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of the United States and Freemasons during the American Revolutionary War. He must outsmart a team of mercenaries led by Ian Howe who are also after the treasure. Alongside his friend Riley and Dr. Abigail Chase, Ben deciphers ancient clues and navigates through dangerous obstacles to protect the family name and ultimately uncover the hidden treasure.
Tale of the Nine Tailed is a fantasy drama TV show that follows the story of a nine-tailed fox, or gumiho, and a female TV producer who gets involved in an investigation of supernatural occurrences. With a mix of romance, mystery, and action, the show explores the conflicts between humans and mythical creatures, as well as personal struggles and past-life memories.
In ancient Greece, Perseus embarks on a dangerous quest to defeat monsters, including Medusa and the Kraken, and save Princess Andromeda from a vengeful god.
The Legend of La Llorona is a horror movie that tells the story of a ghostly woman who seeks revenge after her children are drowned. A group of children must uncover the truth behind the legend to save themselves and their town.
A modern adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana which follows the exiled prince Raghav's journey to rescue his wife Janaki from the raakshash king Lankesh. Thousands of years ago, the demon king Lankesh gets a boon from the god of creation Brahma that he could not be slain by Devas nor demons, making him invincible. He sprouts 10 heads and abducts Janaki. Raghav, along with his brother Shesh and the monkey king Sugriva, embarks on a journey to Lanka to free Janaki. After facing various challenges and battles, they successfully rescue Janaki and return back to their kingdom.
Join Sinbad on his epic adventures filled with magic, monsters, and sword fights as he battles evil sorceresses and demons to protect his crew and the kingdom.
Jason embarks on a perilous journey with a crew of mighty heroes to retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece and save his homeland. Along the way, they must face deceitful gods, terrifying monsters, and treacherous traps.
An Indian-American teenager, Sam, faces cultural insecurities and a falling out with her friend Tamira. In a fit of anger, Sam breaks Tamira's jar, unknowingly releasing a powerful demonic entity. The entity kidnaps Tamira and begins targeting Sam, leading to the murder of her boyfriend and haunting visions. With the help of her parents and a supportive teacher, Sam must save Tamira and stop the terror of the demon.