Movies and TvShows featuring "catalepsy" theme.

Kei Kusanagi is a high school student who awakens one day to find himself in a mysterious new town. He discovers that his new teacher is an alien and they end up getting married. Kei must hide this secret from everyone as they navigate their new life together.

In the late 19th century, Professor James Murray embarks on a mission to compile a comprehensive dictionary of the English language, enlisting the help of Dr. William Minor, an inmate at a lunatic asylum. As they work together, their unlikely collaboration becomes a fascinating tale of redemption, insanity, and the power of words.

In 'The Premature Burial,' a man becomes obsessed with the fear of being buried alive after witnessing a premature burial at a young age. As his fear grows, he begins to question his sanity and starts experiencing nightmares. His obsession with death leads him down a dark path, filled with deception and murder.

Ode to Joy is a heartwarming movie that explores themes of love, friendship, and overcoming challenges. The protagonist, a neurotic librarian named Charlie, suffers from a condition called catalepsy that causes him to faint every time he experiences joy. Despite this obstacle, he manages to find happiness when he meets a beautiful woman named Francesca. However, their budding romance is complicated by Charlie's fear of experiencing joy and his troubled relationship with his brother. Through a series of comedic and emotional moments, Ode to Joy takes viewers on a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of happiness.

In House of Usher, a man visits a mansion in 19th century Massachusetts and discovers a family cursed with madness and death. As he gets closer to the family, supernatural events occur, including live burials and haunted memories. The protagonist must unravel the secrets of the house before it consumes him.

The Pearl of Death is a crime mystery movie set in 1944. It follows the story of a stolen jewel known as 'The Pearl of Death' and the efforts of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson to recover it. The movie is filled with intrigue, murder, and suspense as they unravel the series of murders connected to the stolen jewel.

A man investigates the mysterious disappearances and murders in a black castle in Vienna, Austria. As he delves deeper into the secrets of the aristocrats residing there, he discovers a web of deceit and danger.

In the midst of a war, a group of people are stranded on a Greek island. They soon discover that the island is plagued with a deadly disease, turning its inhabitants into zombies. As fear and chaos ensue, the survivors must find a way to escape the island and avoid becoming infected themselves.

During a cataleptic fit, Montel is buried alive, a burial plotted by his greedy wife Sofia with several men, including her lover, Montel's doctor. Exiting his grave, Montel goes on a sexual rampage.

A segment from the 'Unsolved Mysteries' TV series inspired this story, in which a nurse (Megan Ward) claims that she's possessed by a murdered co-worker's spirit which identifies the killer.

When an experimental drug leads to insanity, a psychiatrist must navigate a courtroom trial, eccentric actors, and feigned insanity to uncover a shocking murder and hidden fortune.

Adaptation of The Fall Of The House Of Usher.

A very enthusiastic girl kills her boyfriend, a carabinieri, after a long love session. She will suffer during the rest of the film to hide the body.

Stage magician/amateur detective helps police to solve a murder.