Movies and TvShows featuring "descent" theme.

In 1982, a research team in Antarctica is terrorized by a shape-shifting alien that can assume the appearance of its victims. As the team members try to figure out who has been infected, paranoia and suspicion consume them. With the threat of the alien organism taking over the world, they must find a way to survive and stop the creature before it's too late.

Heimat is a TV show that follows the lives of three generations in a small German village, exploring their family relationships, the impact of historical events on their lives, and the changing dynamics of the village over time.

In this comedic silent film, a bank clerk inherits a haunted house that is controlled by a criminal organization. Chaos ensues as he tries to outwit the ghosts and solve the mystery of the house. With slapstick humor and spooky effects, this film is a hilarious and thrilling ride.

In Mexican Bus Ride, a man finds himself on a transforming journey when he is tempted by his ailing mother's inheritance. As he embarks on a bus ride to claim the money, he encounters various obstacles and colorful characters. The film explores themes of temptation, family dynamics, and the pursuit of happiness. With comedic and dramatic moments, Mexican Bus Ride showcases the beauty and complexities of life in Mexico during the 1950s.

Paleo anthropologist Lee Berger leads an expedition in South Africa to uncover the secrets of the world's oldest graveyard. They find evidence that a small-brained, ape-like creature, Homo Naledi, practiced complex burial rituals. The discovery challenges the current understanding of human origins and reveals a culture capable of spirituality and creative impulses.

Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.

In this silent film, a trick-photography farce, Satan offers a man a deal with the devil which leads to a series of bizarre and humorous situations in the underworld.

As the result of an armed robbery Mickey Ronson has served eight years in prison, leaving his wife Gemma and their child Lucy to cope on their own. As the time of Mickey's release draws near he can't wait to get back to his family and continue on with their lives. He plans a surprise for his loved ones by keeping the date a secret from all but his sister. Not long before he gets out, Mickey's brother Bobby gets involved with Gemma and Lucy on the pretence of helping them out. But Bobby has his own agenda and the events that ensue change all of their lives forever.

Through puppets and animation, a traveler tells his story of walking through Settsu, coming to the town of Ikuta. He asks if someone can show him the Seeker's Mound. Late that day, a solitary maiden says she will lead him there.

After many years spent in jail, Sandra is finally free and is going back to Chamonix, where she was born, to meet her dad for the first time. But their reunion turns out to be quite complicated as they found themselves to have completely opposite personalities.On top of that, the villagers do not appreciate much the presence of a former prisoner in their town

The story of a lone man, trapped in a barren, desolate landscape, and his only companions: a village of straw people. They are his friends and neighbours; he teaches straw children at the local school. Yet, this anchor, this way of habitual living, is about to become unravelled in frightening and disturbing ways. Leading the way to A RECKONING.