Movies and TvShows featuring "criminal-plot" theme.

The War Within is a thought-provoking drama that explores the inner turmoil of a young man who becomes involved in a terrorist plot after being radicalized by Islamic fundamentalism. Set in post-9/11 New Jersey, the film delves into the protagonist's journey as he grapples with his religious beliefs, love for his family, and the choices he must make in the face of terrorism.

A tyrannical landlady in Hemet, California lords it over her tenants, pitting them against each other in a web of paranoia spun for deadly results.

Two women are ferried to a small prison colony on the remote and barren prison island, where they and their fellow inmates are forced to perform perilous slave labor along the island’s treacherous cliffs, overseen by both an unforgiving sun and a crew of abusive male wardens. Meanwhile, the arrival of a newcomer among the island’s administrators, a disgraced policeman who is also the son of Nagasaki’s governor, creates dissension between the officials that, along with an untimely outbreak of bubonic plague on the island, ultimately sets the stage for a daring escape attempt on the part of the prisoners.

A mystery writer and his sweetheart are held hostage by a fugitive gangster, who hopes to enlist their help in devising the perfect murder.

Pioneers in Ingolstadt is a dark comedy set in Ingolstadt, Germany. The story revolves around a group of young soldiers stationed in the town, and their interactions with the locals. It explores themes of love, naivete, and the absurdity of military life. The film combines elements of romance, drama, and comedy to create a unique and thought-provoking story.

A struggling funeral home owner boosts his business by murdering the older locals and profiting off their funerals. Released as a special feature on the "...And Then I Helped" DVD release from magGot Films.

A friendly rivalry turns into romance for Yukiko, an elite female detective, and a handsome private eye named Mitamura while both are investigating the missing person's case from a wealthy family.