Movies and TvShows featuring "castle-on-a-hill" theme.

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.

Northanger Abbey follows Catherine Morland and her journey as she navigates the world of love and mystery in the English countryside. Set in the 19th century, the story explores themes of innocence, family relationships, and forbidden love. Catherine's journey takes her to a grand estate, where she encounters a love triangle, romantic rivals, and dark secrets hidden within the mansion.

In the year 1610, an orphan girl and her younger brother live alone in Transylvania. They encounter a female villain who is believed to be the notorious Elizabeth Bathory, also known as the Blood Countess. As they try to find their missing sister, they uncover a dark secret and are thrust into a dangerous world of vampiric horror.

Tells the story of young Daniela ‘Blue Jeans’ Anselmi, a free-spirited drifter who makes her way in life by selling sexual favors and practicing petty-crime. After Daniela is arrested, the man who might be her long-lost father is called into her life to look after her.

A fictionalized diary of an eleven-year-old girl who records an "inconceivable" seduction and scandal that forced her to leave Spain in the 1910s, based on the 1945 novel "Memoirs of Leticia Valle" by Spanish writer Rosa Chacel.

In the kingdom of fairies, a curse has trapped the magical realm. The evil witch has cast a spell, causing chaos and destruction. The fairy princess must find a way to break the curse and restore peace. With the help of her loyal subjects and magical creatures, she embarks on a perilous journey. Along the way, she encounters treacherous sea creatures, battles with a gargoyle, and uncovers the hidden secrets of an underwater city. As she fights against the forces of evil, she must also confront her own inner demons and prove her bravery and strength.

A group of stranded travelers seek shelter in a remote castle on a stormy night, only to discover that the castle is inhabited by Count Dracula. As they try to survive, they are subjected to torture and violence, while some of the travelers become entangled in a web of lesbian vampires. Will they be able to escape before becoming victims of Count Dracula's great love?

A magician seeks revenge against the woman who broke his heart, using his hypnotic powers to manipulate and control those around him. As he delves deeper into dark sorcery, he discovers the secret to creating life and unleashes chaos upon the world.

Following the death of her uncle, Elisabeth returns to her family's castle for the reading of his will. She is informed of legends about the castle's ghost and experiences erotically charged nightmares, before being kidnapped by a hooded figure and tortured in the dungeon. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Jack suspects a plot to gain Elisabeth's inheritance and begins his own investigation...

A tragic monster created by Dr. Victor Frankenstein is kept in a castle on a hill. The monster's father is attracted to his daughter's friend and conducts experiments in his laboratory. The village is terrorized by the monster and a mob forms to defeat it.

A vampire wakes up after centuries of sleep and creates havoc in a small German town. With comedy and horror elements, the movie explores the vampire's attempts to adapt to the modern world while causing chaos and entertaining the audience.

Baron Osvaldo Lambertenghi is forced to sell his ancestral castle, staying on as a bellboy when it's converted into a hotel. However he becomes vampirized when his mysterious uncle comes to stay.

The Mysteries of the Chateau of Dice is a surreal and avant-garde documentary from 1929. The film takes viewers on a journey through a castle on a hill, capturing the contrast between modern architecture and castle ruins. The film includes scenes of swimming, a car and steam locomotive, suspension bridge, mountain road, sculpture, and more. With skewed camera angles and experimental techniques, this two-reeler film showcases the artistic and innovative spirit of the 1920s.