Movies and TvShows featuring "conundrum" theme.
8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a comedic game show that features a panel of comedians and celebrities competing in various word and number games. It is a hilarious mash-up of a traditional game show and comedy, with plenty of laughs and clever jokes.
Umineko: When They Cry follows the story of an adolescent girl who finds herself submerged in a world of black magic, aristocracy, and hidden conspiracies. As she tries to uncover the truth, she faces abuse, brutality, and a battle of wits that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
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.
Countdown is a popular British game show that has been running since the 1980s. Contestants are given a selection of letters and must create the longest word they can within a set time limit. The show also includes number puzzles and conundrums for contestants to solve. With its iconic clock and witty host, Countdown has become a staple of daytime television.
In order to save money on train fare, a woman pretends to be a child and ends up in a series of comedic situations.
Filmworker is a captivating documentary that takes us deep into the life of Stanley Kubrick’s most loyal assistant Leon Vitali. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, we witness Vitali’s unwavering devotion and work ethic as he carries out various roles for Kubrick, from casting to color-timing. The film explores the sacrifices and challenges faced by Vitali, as well as his deep connection to Kubrick and the impact their collaboration had on both of their lives.
A young New York City couple embarks on a series of misadventures while trying to solve a conundrum involving a lucky number, a celebrity, and their own relationship.
Parasite Eve is a 1997 sci-fi horror movie about a biologist who discovers a deadly parasite that can manipulate people's minds and bodies. As she tries to stop the spread of the parasite, she uncovers a sinister plot involving scientists, government agencies, and a mysterious island. With its non-linear timeline and psychological themes, Parasite Eve keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
In the movie Filler!, a group of characters find themselves trapped in a surreal bureaucratic nightmare. As they navigate through absurd obstacles and encounter strange individuals, they must find a way to escape. The movie humorously explores themes of bureaucracy and surrealism, creating a unique and entertaining experience.
A troubled girl involved in a female gang called The Croniks, commits a crime and is sent to a "Scared Straight" program to meet the reformed leader who created it 25 years ago.
In TInseltown, the world of scheming and dreaming reaches a particularly nasty low when a powerful producer known as the 'Senator' hatches a plan to undermine the future success of his shady arch rival, the 'Master' in more ways than one. His plot begins with the simple delivery of a silver briefcase. But nothing is simple in Hollywood. The case goes missing, which sets off a chain of events that are categorically not part of the plan. The Senator engages the best of his team to locate the package, but doesn't count on the tenacity of two thugs who now have the mystery prize in their curious possession.
A weekend in the Bavarian Alps. 25-year-old Hannes meets his father after 8 years of separation in a little mountain hut. By the influence of their very different girlfriends Ann and Lavinia, the stage-director-father and his actor-son cautiously try to make a new start. A bold venture, leading all of them to an abyss of unforeseen cruelty.
Instant Karma is a neo-noir crime thriller that revolves around a conundrum of abduction and murder. When a man's friend is kidnapped, he seeks revenge and finds himself entangled in a web of violence and deception. Will he be able to unravel the truth and save his friend before it's too late?
Follows the story of a luckless actor named Barry who has recently split from his girlfriend. He is seen wallowing at home in his pyjamas, where he becomes fixated on a children's television presenter who he sees on daytime television. The two accidentally collide at an awards ceremony and Barry sets out to impress the presenter. However, he inadvertently lies about his profession, ignoring his actorial status for a career in psychiatry.
Down and Dangerous is a gripping crime thriller that follows a smuggler as he navigates through dangerous situations and tries to outsmart his enemies. Filled with adrenaline-pumping action and unexpected twists, this film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Not to be confused with Ocelot's 2011 feature film, Tales of the Night is a made for TV silhouette animation. It is a compilation of 3 fairy tale like stories, bridged by sequences of a boy and girl in an abandoned theater.
Romeo Montague is the alias of (the re-animated) Patient Zero, a skilled, mutated android hit-man/pimp/ancient relics collector, that lives in Verona City, N.Y.; a dystopic metropolis filled with extreme horror & sexual deviancy; featuring: a lustful, demonic, man-eating Astro-Queen, a psychotic South American underworld god, human/android sex-slave party-girls, bloodthirsty zombies, vengeful deities and alien hooker vampire junkies/go-go girls. The cities are also plagued with murderous cybernetic 'goon' robots, that are constantly trying to take Montague's life, as he and his street hustling pal 'Tricky' tries to figure out which one of his jive-ass enemies are trying to kill him (as well as trying to stay one step ahead of 'The Man'). In the middle of this chaos, Romeo/Zero tries to find the thief of his ancient , multi-million dollar voodoo ring.
A dark comedy about two hit-men that think it's a lot easier to dispose of their target than it actually is.
Kip Polyard is an obsessive-compulsive shut-in whose antiseptic world is invaded by Celine, the beautiful seductress who moves in next door to Kip's rent-controlled Manhattan apartment. Kip and Celine begin a tentative love affair that turns passionate and then deadly, as Celine's secrets turn Kip's perfectly organized life upside-down.