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.
Set in 19th century Paris, this compelling miniseries explores the lives of different individuals who are all impacted by social issues, political upheaval, and injustice. The story follows their struggles, as they navigate through changing times, poverty, and oppression. From a former prisoner trying to redeem himself to a young prostitute fighting for a better life, they all find themselves intertwined in a web of misery and hope. The series delves into themes of morality, revolution, and the pursuit of justice.
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.
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.
Set in the 1860s, Soldier Blue tells the story of a young woman and a soldier who witness the brutal massacre of a Cheyenne village. As they journey through the violent and lawless American West, they must confront their own prejudices and the atrocities committed by the US military.
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.
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 Secret of Crickley Hall tells the story of the Caleigh family, who moves into a new home called Crickley Hall. As they settle in, they discover that the house is haunted and holds the secrets of a missing child. The family faces supernatural occurrences and must unravel the mysteries of the house to find the truth.
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.
During World War II, a privileged English boy in Shanghai struggles to survive under Japanese occupation. Separated from his family, he faces the harsh realities of war and learns to navigate the complexities of the internment camp he finds himself in.
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.
The Goddard family is about to be torn apart by the arrival of Australian conscription during the Vietnam War.
A police detective investigates the mysterious disappearance of a young boy, leading him to uncover a dark world of child abuse and pedophilia. As he delves deeper into the case, he must confront his own demons and face the truth about the horrors that lie within the community.
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.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a walled city is home to the last remaining humans, who must protect themselves from flesh-eating zombies. As the zombies begin to show signs of increased intelligence, a group of humans venture out to gather supplies. One member of the group plans to retire in a wealthy community called Fiddler's Green, but when his request is denied, he plots to hold the city hostage. Meanwhile, a group of zombies led by a zombie named Big Daddy move towards Fiddler's Green, seeking revenge for their suffering.
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.
Flowers in the Attic follows the story of a family who is forced to live in an attic after the death of their father. As the children struggle to survive in their confinement, they face abuse, starvation, and a mysterious grandmother who harbors dark secrets.
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.
Alice, Sweet Alice is a chilling horror thriller about a masked killer who terrorizes a young girl on the night before her first holy communion. As the young girl's family and community try to uncover the identity of the killer, dark secrets and hidden motives are revealed, leading to a shocking climax.