Movies and TvShows featuring "burned-at-the-stake" theme.

After learning heretical teachings about the Earth and the Sun, a child prodigy searches for his master's hidden research while evading the Inquisition.

The Pillars of the Earth is a TV show set in 12th-century England, focusing on the construction of a cathedral and the struggles faced by the characters amidst political intrigue, war, and a power struggle for the throne.

The Name of the Rose is a gripping TV show set in 14th-century Italy. It follows a Franciscan monk and his young apprentice as they arrive at an isolated monastery. Together, they must solve a series of mysterious murders that threaten to tear the monastery apart. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover a web of secrets, heresy, and religious zealotry. The show explores themes of power, corruption, and the clash between reason and faith.

Abandoned by their father deep in a forest, young Hansel and Gretel enter a gingerbread house and outsmart an old witch. Years later, they become ruthless bounty hunters dedicated to exterminating witches. Hansel is diabetic due to the old witch, but their immunity to harmful spells and curses helps in their work. When a town hires them to rescue children abducted by witches, they discover a dark ritual and face powerful witches who threaten the town. With the help of Mina, a white witch, and a local boy named Ben, they must stop the witches and uncover the truth of their own past.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a dark fantasy TV show that follows the story of Madoka Kaname, a middle school girl who is approached by a magical creature named Kyubey. Kyubey offers Madoka and her friend Sayaka the chance to become magical girls and grant any wish they desire. However, in exchange for their powers, they must fight witches, powerful creatures born from despair. As they embark on their journey, Madoka and Sayaka soon realize the true price they must pay for their wishes.

In medieval France, Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl, hears voices from God telling her to lead the French army against the English. She overcomes political obstacles and inspires the French troops, but her journey is fraught with challenges and tragic consequences.

After a young monk is found dead in an isolated abbey, friar William of Baskerville and his novice assistant, Adso of Melk, are asked to investigate. As they delve deeper into the case, more deaths occur, leading them to uncover a hidden library and a deadly secret book. With the arrival of investigator Bernardo Gui, William and Adso must race against time to solve the mystery and prevent further tragedy.

Calum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha, an Assassin from the 15th-century. He gains the skills of a Master Assassin and takes on the Templar society in a battle for control over free will.

The Accursed Kings is a captivating TV show set in medieval France that delves into the palace intrigue, power struggles, and murders within the royal family. It follows the story of the Knight Templar and the dramatic events leading to the overthrow of the monarchy.

Redbad is a Dutch historical movie that takes place in the 8th century Frisian Empire. It follows the story of Redbad, a young warrior who must defend his people against the invading Carolingian Empire. Amidst battles and political turmoil, Redbad fights for freedom and his own identity in a time of great change.

A reverend and her daughter start a new life in a village that soon reveals its community's dark history and where ancient superstitions and mistrust of outsiders are quite common.

In the 2nd century, the Roman Empire faces multiple challenges, including internal power struggles, romantic rivalries, and the threat of barbarian invasions. The fate of the empire hangs in the balance as the manipulative Emperor Commodus, dysfunctional relationships, and political unrest contribute to its downfall.

After escaping from a sadistic cult, a young woman seeks revenge on her captors. She must confront her own demons and face unimaginable pain and suffering, all in the name of seeking justice.

A college student travels to a small New England town to research witchcraft for her term paper, but she soon discovers a witches' coven and becomes the target of a deadly sacrifice.

When a terrorist group plans to start a war, a former soldier with ninja skills must stop them and save innocent lives. He must navigate through dangerous missions and face deadly enemies, using his martial arts expertise and quick reflexes. Can he prevent the annihilation and bring peace?

The Devils is a dark and provocative drama set in seventeenth century France, where an evil Catholic priest named Urbain Grandier wreaks havoc on a small town. Amidst political and religious turmoil, Grandier's lust for power leads him to manipulate and exploit the town's women, leading to mass hysteria and sexual perversion. The film explores themes of religious fanaticism, repressed sexuality, and the corrupting influence of power.

In this gothic horror film, a man inherits a mansion that holds a dark secret. As he delves into the history of the place, he discovers the evil curse that haunts the palace and the shocking experiments that took place there. With the help of a descendant, he must uncover the truth and put an end to the curse before it consumes him.

In 1348, as the Black Death spreads across England, a young monk is sent on a mission to investigate rumors of a remote village unaffected by the plague. He soon discovers that the village has made a pact with a necromancer, who is using the plague to carry out acts of witchcraft. Faced with both the brutality of the plague and the terror of the supernatural, the monk must confront his own faith and beliefs to survive.

In medieval Europe, a young noblewoman named Jeanne is accused of witchcraft and makes a pact with the devil to seek revenge. She experiences tragedy, loss of innocence, and surreal adventures in a world filled with unique visuals and psychedelic orgies.

A biographical drama about the infamous Countess Elizabeth Bathory, who tortured and killed young women in the pursuit of eternal youth.