Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-story" theme.

Another is a supernatural horror anime that tells the story of a middle school student named Kouichi Sakakibara who transfers to a new school and discovers a chilling secret. The class he joins is haunted by a mysterious curse that causes a series of tragic deaths every year. As the deaths continue, Kouichi and his classmates must unravel the dark secrets of their school before it's too late. With a gloomy atmosphere, suspenseful plot twists, and gruesome deaths, Another takes viewers on a terrifying journey into the supernatural.

A group of World War II veterans, led by Danny Ocean, plan to rob five Las Vegas casinos on New Year's Eve by simultaneously detonating an explosives-filled van at each casino's electrical control center.

In Kiss of the Dragon, a martial arts expert is framed for murder and finds himself caught up in a dangerous conspiracy involving a powerful drug lord. As he fights to clear his name and bring down the criminals, he must navigate the dark underworld of Paris to rescue a child hostage and uncover the truth.

Since his father found a mysterious package and heard the eerie sounds of an indigenous tribe, Ardi and his family have experienced strange events. Sucipto (his father), Marni (his mother), and Arif (his younger brother) all fell ill, one by one. Ardi and his younger sister, Syifa, believe this is the result of a santet (a deadly curse), and they will be the next victims. It is a high-level curse from outside the land of Java, known as Santet Segoro Pitu.

My World and Welcome to It is an American half-hour television sitcom based on the humor and cartoons of James Thurber. It starred William Windom as John Monroe, a Thurber-like writer and cartoonist who works for a magazine closely resembling The New Yorker called The Manhattanite. Wry, fanciful and curmudgeonly, Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his rather sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia. Monroe's frequent daydreams and fantasies are usually based on Thurber material. My World — And Welcome To It is the name of a book of illustrated stories and essays, also by James Thurber. The series ran one season on NBC 1969-1970. It was created by Mel Shavelson, who wrote and directed the pilot episode and was one of the show's principal writers. Sheldon Leonard was executive producer. The show's producer, Danny Arnold, co-wrote or directed numerous episodes, and even appeared as Santa Claus in "Rally Round the Flag."

Nisa and Aris' initially happy household shakes when Nisa's younger sibling comes to live with them.

In the year 2021, a courier named Johnny Mnemonic, who has a computer chip implanted in his brain, is tasked with delivering sensitive information. As he races against time, he encounters assassins, hitmen, and a pharmaceutical corporation that will stop at nothing to get hold of the valuable data. With the help of a bodyguard and a group of rebels, Johnny must navigate a dangerous world of virtual reality and high-stakes deception.

Masada (1981) is a TV mini-series based on the historical event of the siege of Masada by the Roman Empire in ancient Israel. It follows the story of a group of Jewish zealots who resist the Roman legion, facing challenges such as espionage, political intrigue, and slave labor. The mini-series explores themes of honor, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom.

In Monster Hunt, a female warrior embarks on an adventure to protect a baby monster from various threats. As the story unfolds, she encounters supernatural pregnancies, male pregnancies, and a grandmother who joins her in the quest. The film combines live-action and animation, and features a mix of fantasy, martial arts action, and comedy.

When a teenage girl named Crysta discovers a human logging operation in the magical rainforest of FernGully, she enlists the help of a young human named Zak to save their home from destruction. Together, they must battle an evil creature and learn the importance of protecting nature.

Secretary Sayo does some corporate snooping for her boyfriend, an upstart executive with a rival company. But she gets busted by the CEO. Poor Sayo is captured and taken to a private torture chamber in the corporate mansion. While the secretary gets punished, the bossman's son becomes infatuated with her beautiful white skin and he assumes the disciplinary responsibilities. Between the floggings, stretchings, and wooden-horse tortures he finds time to cover her body in an elaborate tattoo.

In 'Dear David', comic artist Adam responds to Internet trolls and experiences sleep paralysis. As he chronicles malevolent occurrences in tweets, he believes he's being haunted by a dead child named David. Encouraged by his boss, Adam starts losing grip on reality. Based on a viral Twitter thread.

In 1974, two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the law in New York City. One is a cop while the other gets involved with the mob. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, the family's bonds are put to the ultimate test.

A Gulf war veteran named Jack Starks is wrongly sent to a mental institution for insane criminals. There, he becomes the object of a doctor's experiments that completely affect his life. Starks tries to piece together his memories and find out what happened to him on a specific date in the past. Along the way, he encounters a young woman named Jackie who believes his story. Together, they navigate through time and uncover the truth about Starks' past and his connection to Jackie's family.

In Monster Hunt 2, a monster hunter and his team set out on a mission to protect a baby monster from falling into the wrong hands. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and must work together to ensure the safety of the monster.

Lily Powers, a young woman from a small town, uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men in order to climb the social ladder. Starting as a secretary, Lily seduces her way to the top, becoming a mistress and using her newfound power to exact revenge on those who wronged her.

99 Homes follows Dennis Nash, a hardworking construction worker and single father in Orlando, Florida. When he is evicted from his home due to a wrongful conviction, he finds himself at the mercy of real estate broker Rick Carver. Carver offers Nash a deal to work for him, leading him down a path of corruption, deceit, and ethical dilemmas. As Nash struggles to provide for his family and navigate the cutthroat world of real estate, he is faced with the choice of compromising his values or losing everything he holds dear.

Upon returning to her childhood home, Hanif and Isti were shocked by Pakde's death happening right before them. Pakde's death apparently brought something darker to their home. Now, Hanif and Isti must open the veil of riddles related to their past.

The Canterbury Tales is a series of six single dramas that originally aired on BBC One in 2003. Each story is an adaptation of one of Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th century Canterbury Tales which are transferred to a modern, 21st century setting, but still set along the traditional Pilgrims' route to Canterbury.

Marshal Matt Morgan vows revenge on the men who killed his wife and raped her. He discovers that the son of his old friend is one of the perpetrators and sets out to bring him to justice.