Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-short-film" theme.

Beavis and Butt-head follows the misadventures of two socially inept teenagers who spend their time watching TV, getting into trouble, and engaging in crude and often politically incorrect humor.

Trailer Park Boys is a dark comedy mockumentary series that follows the lives of Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles, three petty criminals living in Sunnyvale Trailer Park. They constantly get involved in various illegal activities while dealing with the challenges of their dysfunctional community.

Andrew Neimann enrolls at a music conservatory where he meets the strict and abusive instructor, Terence Fletcher. As Andrew strives for greatness, he faces intense pressure and humiliation. He becomes the core drummer, but his dreams are shattered when he is involved in a car accident. Andrew's life takes a turn when he is contacted by a lawyer representing a former student who committed suicide due to Fletcher's teaching methods. Andrew testifies against Fletcher, who is fired. However, Fletcher invites Andrew to perform at a festival concert, where he seeks revenge. Despite the humiliation, Andrew gives an electrifying performance.

UnREAL is a dramatic comedy that takes viewers into the unpredictable world of reality television. With a focus on a fictional dating show, the series explores the behind-the-scenes chaos and manipulation that goes on to create engaging and entertaining television.

After witnessing a traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity. As she digs deeper into the mystery, she learns about a curse that possesses people before they kill themselves. With her sanity unraveling, she must find a way to break the curse before it consumes her completely.

Aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war and attack Earth in the form of these games. A group of unlikely heroes, including a software installer, the President of the United States, and a criminal, must use their gaming skills to save the world. They face challenges from Galaga, Centipede, Pac-Man, and more. With the help of video game characters like Donkey Kong and Q*Bert, they defeat the aliens and restore peace. Along the way, they learn the importance of teamwork and friendship.

Todd and his friends must fight against supernatural creatures and demonic forces that have been unleashed by a book of pure evil. With the help of a guidance counselor and a heavy metal singer, they embark on a journey to save their high school and the world from ultimate destruction.

Shameless (2012) follows the lives of the Gallaghers, a dysfunctional family living in Chicago. The series revolves around their struggles with relationships, poverty, and everyday life. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and resilience.

Bob and Margaret follows the lives of a British dentist and his Canadian wife as they navigate the ups and downs of their marriage in a culture clash between England and Canada.

Little Witch Academia tells the story of Akko Kagari, an energetic and headstrong young witch-in-training who attends Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. Along with her friends, Lotte and Sucy, Akko goes on exciting and whimsical adventures, learning important lessons about friendship, magic, and self-discovery. From navigating the challenges of school life to facing off against dangerous magical creatures, Akko and her friends prove that determination and teamwork can overcome any obstacle.

A couple takes in their nieces and discovers a supernatural spirit named Mama has become a part of their family. Mama, a former patient at a mental asylum, searches for her lost baby. The couple must protect their nieces from Mama's twisted presence.

After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the infamous holiday.

After the sudden death of his mother, an anxiety-ridden man embarks on a Kafkaesque odyssey back home, where he confronts his deepest fears and experiences surreal and bizarre encounters along the way.

In District 9, an alien ship arrives above Johannesburg, South Africa, and its inhabitants are forced to live in slums. When a government agent becomes exposed to their biotechnology, violence erupts as they find a way to fight back against the mistreatment.

In the year 2075, a captain and a female doctor lead a group of elite astronauts to investigate an abandoned lunar research station. As they uncover the secrets of the facility, they must confront cosmic mysteries and face suspenseful challenges. Set in a dystopian future after 2050, 'The Silent Sea' is a thrilling sci-fi TV show filled with suspense, science-mystery, and space exploration.

SMILF is a TV show that follows the life of Bridgette Bird, a young single mother living in South Boston. She is trying to balance her responsibilities as a mother with her desire to have a personal life. Bridgette navigates the challenges of dating, co-parenting, addiction recovery, and the ups and downs of being a twenty-something navigating life on her own. The show explores themes of motherhood, poverty, addiction, and the complexities of relationships.

When a super spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on his nerdy tech officer to save the world from a dangerous villain and uncover a sinister plot. Together, they embark on an adventure filled with gadgets, disguises, and unexpected transformations.

9 is set in a post-apocalyptic world where machines have wiped out humanity. The story follows a rag doll named 9 who awakens to find himself in a decimated world. He discovers a group of other rag dolls, each with a unique number on their back, and together they must unravel the mystery of what happened to humanity and find a way to defeat the evil machines.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is a heartwarming and whimsical animated movie that follows the life of Marcel, a small shell with big dreams. Through a mockumentary-style format, Marcel takes us on a journey filled with laughter, adventure, and unexpected twists. This surreal comedy is based on a beloved children's story and features stunning stop-motion animation. Join Marcel as he navigates the world with his unique perspective and discovers the power of friendship and self-acceptance.

In a world where people with superpowers are treated as second-class citizens, Connor Reed is struggling to support his ill mother. He turns to a life of crime, using his telekinetic abilities to assist in a series of heists. As the police close in and tensions rise, Connor must navigate a dangerous world of discrimination, poverty, and violence to protect his family.