Movies and TvShows featuring "bystander-effect" theme.

In 'The Witness,' a mentally disabled man witnesses a murder committed by a serial killer. As the only witness, he becomes the target of the killer, putting his life in jeopardy. With the police skeptical of his claims, the man must rely on his own determination to bring the killer to justice while facing the bystander effect and overcoming his mental disability.

During World War II, a young boy in Central Europe is subjected to bullying and sadistic violence. After a series of traumatic events, he undergoes a metamorphosis and becomes a werewolf. As the war rages on, he navigates the horrors of the concentration camps and joins the Red Army to seek revenge on the Nazis.

Set in the 1960s, 37 follows the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese, a woman who was stabbed to death in Queens, New York, while 37 witnesses did nothing to help.

In a small village in New England, the townsfolk participate in a yearly ritual known as "The Lottery." As the name suggests, the event involves selecting a person from the community to be stoned to death. The lottery is seen as a necessary tradition that ensures a successful harvest, and the villagers follow the process with a mixture of fear and acceptance. However, as the lottery progresses, one person discovers the true nature of the ritual and attempts to break the cycle of violence.

The Witness is a biographical crime documentary that tells the story of Kitty Genovese, a lesbian woman who was brutally murdered in 1964. The film follows her sister, who later becomes a witness to the murder, as she uncovers the truth about what happened that night. Through interviews, reenactments, and home movies, the film explores themes of bystander effect, family relationships, and the legacy of the murder.

Out of Town is a dark comedy about a man who finds himself trapped in a twisted and mysterious event while on a trip. As he tries to navigate through bizarre situations and encounters strange characters, he must confront his own mortality and the dark comedy of life itself. With a mix of unexpected twists, quirky humor, and thought-provoking themes, Out of Town will keep you on the edge of your seat.

In a small town, the residents are terrified by a series of murders committed by a mysterious hangman. As the body count rises, the community is consumed by fear and the bystander effect takes hold. The film is a powerful allegory for the Holocaust and McCarthyism, exploring themes of punishment, morality, and the consequences of silence.

"A documentary anatomy of mass murder for one monitor and 34 talking heads." These are the words the filmmakers use in the credits to describe their project, which thematises the execution of more than 260 Carpathian Germans, Hungarians and Slovaks by Czechoslovak army soldiers near Přerov in June 1945. The “massacre at Přerov” is made present through a minimalist dramatisation of the interrogation footage of direct participants, eyewitnesses, and others. It is as if the characters of ancient theatre were entering the Zoom “stage” and delivering a tragic message of fear, hatred and disinterest across the chasm of time.

The film is for adults and consists of several sharply satirical episodes: “Help”, “Balance” and “Pillar”.

Actors behind the instant cult classic discuss the messages of which they aimed to get across.