Movies and TvShows featuring "crime-of-passion" theme.

Silk Stalkings is a neo-noir TV show set in the neon-lit Palm Beach, Florida of the 1990s. It follows the investigations of two police detectives into violent crimes, including murder, sex crimes, domestic violence, and rape. With a Miami Vice clone vibe, the show focuses on the partnership between a tough female cop and her male counterpart. The series explores the dark underbelly of Palm Beach's wealthy elite, combining action, drama, and mystery.

Raquel and Damián are happily married with two children. Destiny leads Damián to meet Carolina and feels an undeniable attraction towards her. Damián did not know that Carolina was already married to Santiago Álvarado, a construction architect with whom she has two children. When Raquel drops off her son Fede at school, she accidentally backs her car to Santiago's truck, and they realize that their sons know each other. Raquel volunteers to pay for the damages but Santiago refuses. Raquel insists and goes to the Álvarado home with Damián. The two couples become great friends. But the desire between Damián and Carolina is stronger than their marriage commitment and both decide to deceive to their spouses. Damián and Carolina have a terrible car accident. Rescuers only find a seriously injured Damián, and Carolina has mysteriously disappeared from the scene. During the investigation by the police, Raquel and Santiago learn that their spouses are lovers.

In the midst of a scorching heatwave in Florida, a sultry femme fatale seduces a lawyer into a passionate affair. As their relationship intensifies, they become entangled in a dangerous plot filled with infidelity, deception, and murder.

A man hatches a plan to murder his adulterous wife and make it look like the work of a hired killer, but things don't go as expected.

Presumed Innocent is a crime, mystery, thriller movie released in 1990. The story revolves around a high-profile lawyer named Rusty Sabich who finds himself accused of the brutal murder of one of his colleagues, Carolyn Polhemus. As the investigation unfolds, evidence points towards Rusty as the prime suspect, leading him to frantically work to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the murder. In a race against time, Rusty must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and personal demons to find out who really killed Carolyn and why.

P2 is a crime, horror, and thriller movie released in 2007. The story revolves around a woman who gets trapped in a parking garage on Christmas Eve and is terrorized by a deranged security guard. With intense scenes and unexpected twists, the movie keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame follows the story of Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer, who falls in love with a gypsy dancer named Esmeralda. The film explores themes of xenophobia, intolerance, and social progress as Quasimodo struggles to find acceptance in a society that judges him by his appearance. With the backdrop of the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the movie showcases the changing times and the clash between tradition and modernity.

In the small town of Beaverfield, a snowstorm isolates the residents and cuts off all communication. As tensions rise, a forest ranger and a postal worker become suspicious of the others, realizing that there may be werewolves among them. With the help of a visiting environmentalist and a married gay couple, they must uncover the werewolves' identities and survive the night.

In No Way Out, a high-ranking Naval officer is framed for murder and finds himself caught in a web of political conspiracy and betrayal. As he races against time to clear his name, he uncovers a shocking secret that could change everything.

Set in 19th century rural Japan, Empire of Passion follows an ill-fated love affair between a woman and a younger man, resulting in a spiral of guilt, despair, and insanity. When rumors of the affair start spreading, the husband becomes consumed with jealousy and seeks revenge, leading to tragic consequences. Directed by a cult director, this atmospheric film explores themes of adultery, desire, and the consequences of unfaithfulness.

In this steamy romantic thriller set in 1930s California, a traveling salesman and a married woman embark on a passionate affair and conspire to murder her husband. As their illicit relationship intensifies, they find themselves caught in a web of deceit and betrayal.

Lily Powers, a young woman from a small town, uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men in order to climb the social ladder. Starting as a secretary, Lily seduces her way to the top, becoming a mistress and using her newfound power to exact revenge on those who wronged her.

After a traumatic event, a man's life takes a dark turn as he deals with guilt, paranoia, and the consequences of his actions. He finds himself caught in a dangerous game of secrets and lies, with his sanity hanging by a thread.

When the daughter of a high-ranking army general is found murdered, a detective is assigned to uncover the truth. As he delves deeper, he discovers a web of government and political corruption, cover-ups, and secrets that lead to unexpected twists and turns.

Scorned: Love Kills is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery that premiered on January 21, 2012 and features tales of love gone fatally wrong.

The Postman Always Rings Twice is a classic film-noir crime drama that tells the story of a drifter who becomes entangled in a steamy affair with a married woman. As their passion grows, they plot to murder her husband, setting off a series of events that lead to deception, betrayal, and tragic consequences. Set in 1930s California, this black and white masterpiece is filled with suspense and twists.

In Niagara, a married couple's honeymoon turns into a nightmare when the wife plots to kill her husband. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and a thrilling chase unfolds against the backdrop of the magnificent Niagara Falls.

After witnessing a murder, a woman gets caught in a time-loop and is forced to relive the same day over and over again. She must use her knowledge of the future to prevent a massacre and find a way to escape the time-loop.

While working alone late at the office one night, Veronica is raped by a returning male colleague, who accidentally kills her in the process (she falls back and hits her head on a sharp object). Later that same evening, he comes across a bar hostess who looks identical to the woman that he has just murdered. He eventually talks her into showing up for work in Veronica's place on the very next day, and handing in her resignation. Unfortunately for him, she is persuaded to stay, and decides to continue impersonating the deceased secretary.

In the backdrop of 19th-century Japan, a forbidden love story unfolds between two men amidst the samurai rivalry and political turmoil. Taboo explores themes of honor, homosexuality, and the consequences of societal expectations.