Movies and TvShows featuring "cynical-ending" theme.
After a teenager with the power of seeing the future has a premonition of a plane explosion, he, along with a group of classmates, survives the doomed airliner. However, they soon realize that Death is after them, as they begin to die in the order they were meant to die on the plane. With each intervention, Death puts the person who cheated it at the end of the list. As the survivors try to cheat death, they realize that it is not easily defeated.
Wendy and her friends escape a roller-coaster crash but soon realize that Death is coming for them. As they try to stay alive, they uncover clues about Death's design and have to outsmart fate. With each passing moment, tension rises as they are hunted down one by one.
After surviving a bridge collapse, a group of friends must avoid death's plans for them. As they experience a series of horrific accidents, they learn that they can cheat death by taking someone else's life. In a twisted turn of events, they realize that their fate is connected to the events of the original Final Destination.
After surviving a deadly highway accident, Kimberly Corman and her friends are targeted by death itself. As they try to escape, Kimberly discovers that they are connected to the survivors of a previous tragedy and must find a way to cheat death once again before it's too late.
When a family moves to a small town in Maine, they discover a pet cemetery hidden in the woods behind their house. After a tragedy strikes, the father decides to bury their dead cat in the cemetery, hoping to bring it back to life. However, the cat comes back changed, and soon the family is faced with the horrifying consequences of meddling with the supernatural.
30 Days of Night: Dark Days follows a vampire hunter as she seeks revenge for the death of her husband. She tracks down a group of vampires in Alaska and engages in a deadly escapade to take them down. Along the way, she encounters corrupt agents, rivalries, and supernatural elements. Will she be able to find justice and put an end to the vampires' reign of terror?
Hap and Leonard is a TV show set in 1980s Texas, where two best friends with contrasting personalities, Hap Collins and Leonard Pine, find themselves tackling various adventures as amateur investigators. They encounter a missing persons case and uncover police corruption, facing challenges such as a racist female sheriff and a tragic ending. With a blues bar as the backdrop, Hap and Leonard navigate a world of crime, racism, and friendship.
After losing her husband in a tragic accident, a woman uncovers a trail of insurance fraud that leads her to a web of corruption and money laundering. As she dives deeper into the scandal known as the Panama Papers, she discovers the dark underbelly of the global financial system and must confront the wealthy and powerful individuals responsible for the crimes.
A woman unhappy in her marriage decides to leave her family and run away with her old flame. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and confront the truth about their toxic relationship. With a cynical ending, this TV show explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of making impulsive choices.
Tragedy Girls follows two best friends, Sadie and McKayla, who run a true crime blog. Inspired by a local serial killer, they decide to become killers themselves in order to gain notoriety and increase their social media following. As they continue their murderous spree, they form a twisted partnership and navigate the challenges of juggling their secret lives with their high school obligations. However, when they start to gain attention from the police and the media, they must outsmart the authorities and protect their bond.
Set in the harsh winter of 1634, a Jesuit missionary travels to Quebec City in New France to convert the Huron tribe to Christianity. Along the perilous journey, he faces conflicts with the Iroquois tribe, personal struggles, and a developing love interest.
In Miami, an impoverished African-American preacher becomes the target of an FBI sting operation after being manipulated by an undercover police informant. As his family is torn apart and the truth behind the operation is revealed, the preacher must confront racism, government corruption, and his own beliefs in a tragic and cynical ending.
In pre-war Paris, two sisters who work as mediums are hired by a film director to investigate a case of paranormal activity. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they uncover dark secrets and face personal challenges that test their bond and beliefs. The film explores themes of loss, sisterhood, and the blurred line between reality and illusion.
A pianist named Myles marries a woman named Paula who is already involved with a group of Satanists. Paula's daughter, Roxanne, becomes possessed by the soul of an executed murderer and starts behaving strangely. As Myles tries to uncover the truth, he becomes entangled in a web of Satanism, deception, and supernatural horror.
Locust is a gripping crime drama thriller that explores the dark side of a dysfunctional marriage. It follows the story of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship with an alcoholic husband. As the husband's alcoholism spirals out of control, their lives become entangled with drugs, affairs, and violence. The movie delves into the depths of despair, showing the devastating effects of addiction on individuals and their relationships.
In 'The Dead Room', a group of paranormal investigators enter an isolated house in New Zealand and encounter a malevolent spirit. As they explore the house, they experience terrifying encounters and realize that the spirit is not just haunting the house, but also targeting them. With their lives at stake, they must uncover the dark secrets of the house and find a way to escape before it's too late.
Hidden Agenda is a political thriller set in 1990 and revolves around a police investigation into a political conspiracy. The story involves a blackmail photograph, a government cover-up, and a controversial operation. Detective Harry and Kate, a human rights lawyer, uncover shocking truths about corruption within the police force and the government. The film explores themes of torture, terrorism, and the repercussions of political deception.
In a small town, a female psychiatrist teams up with a police detective to catch a serial killer. As they investigate the case, they uncover shocking secrets and veiled threats. The detective becomes suspicious of a high school coach, but the psychiatrist believes the killer may be someone else. They must use their psychic abilities and intuition to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice.
In 'Honeydew,' a couple's camping trip takes a horrifying turn when they encounter a sadistic family of cannibals in the woods. As captives, they are forced to endure torture and sadistic acts, including being eaten alive. They must find a way to escape before becoming the next meal for the deranged cannibals.
During a winter vacation in the Canadian Rockies, a group of friends find themselves trapped in an abandoned hotel. As they try to survive the snowstorm, they must also confront a malevolent supernatural entity that haunts the lodge.