Movies and TvShows featuring "dead-cat" theme.

A single mother becomes increasingly concerned when her fifth-grade son starts exhibiting bizarre behavior. She suspects his teacher of abuse and confronts the school about it, only to be met with indifference. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a twisted web of bullying, friendship, and secrets. Her quest to protect her son leads her to uncover shocking revelations that challenge her perception of reality.

Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander. As they uncover clues and investigate further, they discover a connection to a series of murders and uncover dark secrets. Together, they must confront the truth and unravel the mystery.

After witnessing a traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity. As she digs deeper into the mystery, she learns about a curse that possesses people before they kill themselves. With her sanity unraveling, she must find a way to break the curse before it consumes her completely.

In the present, a teenage girl reads a memoir about the Grand Budapest Hotel, a once-glorious establishment in a war-torn country. The story follows the hotel's lobby boy, Zero, and the eccentric concierge, Gustave, as they navigate a murder accusation, theft, and a chase with an assassin. Amidst the chaos, they uncover the truth and Gustave is proven innocent. The story ends with the hotel's decline and Zero's dedication to preserving its memory.

After moving to a small town in Maine, the Creed family befriends their elderly neighbor who introduces them to a pet cemetery. When their cat is killed, the father buries it in the ancient burial ground, only to have the cat return as an evil version of itself. Later, their toddler son is killed in an accident, leading the father to bury him in the same burial ground. The resurrected son, along with the mother and neighbor, are driven to madness and violence. In the end, the father is stabbed by his undead wife, completing the cycle of tragedy.

Ganta Igarashi, a young boy, is wrongly convicted of the brutal murder of his entire class. He is sent to Deadman Wonderland, a privately owned prison where inmates are forced to participate in deadly games for the entertainment of the public. In this post-apocalyptic future, Ganta must navigate the treacherous world of the prison while searching for the truth behind the massacre and seeking revenge against those responsible.

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.

A fraudulent exorcist, Reverend Cotton Marcus, agrees to let a documentary crew film his final exorcism. However, he soon realizes that the possessed girl he is dealing with is genuinely possessed by an evil spirit. As the exorcism progresses, Reverend Marcus and the crew find themselves in danger as they uncover dark secrets and face off against a satanic cult.

During a heat wave, an ominous cloud brings lethal acid rain, forcing a separated family to unite and find a way to escape the plague that is ravaging the world.

After being given as a gift to a young boy, Chucky, an AI-powered doll, goes on a murderous rampage, terrorizing the town and its residents.

Doppelganger is a 1993 horror movie about a woman who becomes consumed by her double. As she delves deeper into her obsession, the lines between reality and fantasy blur, leading to a terrifying climax.

Milton lives a quiet life in a small town until a UFO crash-lands in his backyard. He forms a bond with the alien, whom he names Jules. When their neighbors find out, they are faced with government interference. This unlikely encounter brings meaning and connection to their lives.

When a college freshman, Sara, moves into her new dorm room, she quickly becomes friends with her roommate, Rebecca. However, as their friendship deepens, Rebecca's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and possessive. Sara soon finds herself the target of Rebecca's dangerous obsession, and must find a way to escape before it's too late.

Re-Animator is a horror comedy film about a medical student who discovers a serum that can bring dead bodies back to life. He decides to test his creation on the bodies in the university morgue, resulting in an army of violent and uncontrollable zombies. Chaos ensues as the zombies wreak havoc on the campus, leaving the protagonist to try and put an end to the madness.

Gummo is an avant-garde experimental film that follows the lives of various eccentric characters in a small town in Ohio. The film explores themes of poverty, violence, and social alienation, with a nonlinear timeline and a shocking portrayal of taboo subjects. It delves into the lives of outcasts, including a cat killer, prostitutes, juvenile delinquents, and a father-daughter incestuous relationship. It also touches upon issues like drug addiction, racism, and the aftermath of a tornado.

The Wicker Tree is a dark comedy horror film set in the Scottish Highlands. It follows a Christian missionary couple who are sent to preach in the small village of Tressock. However, they soon discover that the village has sinister rituals and secrets involving sacrifice and cannibalism.

After the death of his wife, a widower becomes increasingly concerned about the disturbing behavior of his young daughter. As he delves deeper into the truth, he uncovers a shocking secret that puts his family at risk.

When a hitman is hired to kill three targets, he soon uncovers a horrifying secret that connects them all. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

A detective investigates a series of ritualistic murders in New York City and uncovers a cult engaged in child sacrifice. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes entangled in a web of occult practices and must confront his own demons.

Mockingbird is a found-footage horror film about a video camera that records a terrifying night of murder and mayhem. The movie takes place in the year 1995 during a stormy night. A couple receives a package containing a video camera and a set of instructions. As they follow the instructions, they find themselves being stalked by an evil clown. The events unfold in real-time as the protagonists try to survive the night, encountering various horrifying situations and a surprise ending.