Movies and TvShows featuring "dead-child" theme.
Coraline, an 11-year-old girl, moves to a new home and discovers a parallel world that seems ideal but hides sinister secrets. She must navigate this dangerous world to protect herself and her loved ones.
When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. The town's mayor, fearing financial loss, tries to downplay the severity of the attacks, but the sheriff remains dedicated to protecting the citizens. With more attacks and the death of a young boy, the sheriff finally convinces the mayor to close the beaches and take action. The sheriff, marine biologist, and seafarer set out to find and kill the shark, but face difficulties as the creature proves to be more powerful and cunning than expected. As tensions rise among the men on their journey, they must work together to overcome their differences and defeat the shark before it claims more lives.
A retired porn star agrees to participate in an art film, only to find himself drawn into a world of sadistic violence and sexual torture. As he descends deeper into darkness, he must confront the evil within himself and make unthinkable choices.
In modern-day San Francisco, reporter Daniel Molloy interviews Louis De Pointe Du Lac, who claims to be a vampire. Louis recounts his life as a wealthy plantation owner in 18th-century Louisiana. After being turned into a vampire by Lestat De Lioncourt, Louis struggles with his instinct to kill and feeds on animal blood instead. He saves a dying girl named Claudia and raises her as his daughter. When Claudia realizes she will never age, she kills Lestat and they flee to Paris. There, they encounter other vampires and are eventually punished for Lestat's murder. Louis sets the theater on fire, killing all the vampires. Decades later, Louis encounters a weakened Lestat and rejects his offer to join him. He concludes his interview with Molloy before disappearing. Molloy is attacked by Lestat, who offers him the choice to become a vampire.
A priest is sent to a small town in Mexico to investigate supernatural occurrences and exorcise the possessed.
In 2000, an American military pathologist dumps formaldehyde in the Han River, leading to sightings of an amphibious creature. Six years later, the creature attacks, capturing the daughter of a snack-bar worker. The family, along with others affected by the creature, escape quarantine to search for the daughter. They encounter betrayal, violence, and a race against time as they navigate the sewers. The government plans to use Agent Yellow to kill the creature, but it survives, resulting in a showdown where the family ultimately defeats the monster.
In the small New England town of Blithe Hollow, Massachusetts, a boy named Norman Babcock is able to speak with the dead. Almost no one believes his ability is genuine, and he is isolated emotionally from his family and bullied by his peers. When Norman has a vision of the town's past and being pursued as a witch, he discovers that he must perform a ritual to protect the town. With the help of his friend Neil, Norman sets off on a journey to retrieve a special book to stop the curse. Along the way, they are pursued by zombies, but eventually find the grave of Agatha, the witch who cursed the town. Norman confronts Agatha's ghost, convincing her to let go of her vengeance and move on. The curse is broken, and Norman is regarded as a hero by his town.
During the Bosnian War, a mercenary finds himself caught between his violent past and a chance for redemption as he becomes involved in the conflict and witnesses the atrocities committed. His journey takes him through love, hope, and the darkness of war.
Terrified follows a paranormal researcher investigating a series of disturbing phenomena in a suburban neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a violent and disturbing force that threatens the lives of the residents. With elements of grindhouse film, the movie explores themes of haunted houses, violence, and the supernatural. It also delves into the psychological horror experienced by the characters.
A young solicitor, Arthur Kipps, is assigned to prepare a large house for sale on a marsh. He discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghost of a woman seeking revenge against the villagers. With the help of a couple who have also lost a child, Arthur investigates the history of the estate and the secrets it holds.
A Tale of Two Sisters is a psychological thriller that revolves around two sisters, Soo-mi and Soo-yeon, who return home after being hospitalized. As they try to adjust to their new lives, they face a series of disturbing events and family secrets that push them to the edge of their sanity.
Cake is about Claire (Jennifer Aniston), a woman dealing with chronic pain. She becomes fascinated by the suicide of Nina (Anna Kendrick), another woman in her chronic pain support group. As Claire investigates the details surrounding Nina's suicide, she becomes obsessed and starts experiencing hallucinations of Nina. Claire's journey leads her to confront her own struggles and find a way to move forward.
The Goddard family is about to be torn apart by the arrival of Australian conscription during the Vietnam War.
When a police officer receives a distressed phone call from a woman who has been kidnapped, he must navigate a race against time to save her while battling his own personal demons and guilt. Set in a single location, the officer must rely on his desk work and emergency telephone calls to uncover clues and track down the kidnapper. As the tension rises, the plot takes unexpected twists and revelations, all within a one-day timespan.
Goodnight Mommy is a psychological horror film about twin brothers who become suspicious of their mother's true identity after she undergoes cosmetic surgery and appears different. As their paranoia grows, the boys begin to believe that their mother may be an imposter, leading to a series of chilling and disturbing events.
Narcisa, a novice nun with supernatural powers, joins a school for girls in post-war Spain. As she teaches, she encounters strange and disturbing events that lead her to uncover the dark secrets and haunting presence of the convent.
Detective Sergeant Ma Jun fights against a ruthless Vietnamese gang led by Tony when they kidnap his police officer sister. As the confrontation escalates, Ma Jun is faced with difficult decisions and a race against time to save his sister and bring down the gang.
In a prehistoric era, a tribe who lives in harmony with nature faces absurd situations and tries to adapt to modernity.
Living with the Dead is a crime drama movie that follows a police detective who has the supernatural ability to see and communicate with the dead. He becomes tangled in a serial murder investigation and must use his unique gift to solve the case. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he struggles with guilt, buried secrets, and the possibility that a deceased loved one may be trying to send him a message from beyond the grave. The detective's personal life and relationships, including his complicated bond with his dead mother, add emotional depth to the story.
Confessions is a Japanese drama thriller that follows a teacher's confession of her plan to seek revenge after her daughter is murdered. Filled with themes of vengeance, bullying, and the consequences of teenage delinquency, this movie explores the dark and twisted paths that grief can lead a person down.